Abstract
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has been increasing in Singapore and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Exercise training is an important therapeutic modality for managing glycaemic control and improving cardiovascular health among persons with type 2 diabetes. It may also help to prevent or delay the onset of this harmful condition. This review examines the evidence and possible mechanisms by which exercise training produces these benefits, and gives a brief review of appropriate exercise activities.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 62-68 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Singapore Medical Journal |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Feb 2004 |
Keywords
- Diabetes mellitus
- Exercise
- Metabolic syndrome
- Pre-diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine