Exercise in Patients with Advanced Diabetic Complications.
- Author:
Seok Hong LEE
1
;
Jihyun AHN
;
Jaetaek KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Exercise; Diabetes; Complication
- MeSH: Blood Glucose; Blood Pressure; Diabetes Complications; Humans; Insulin; Peripheral Vascular Diseases; Resistance Training
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes 2011;12(1):33-36
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Structured exercise is considered as an important cornerstone to achieve good glycemic control and improve cardiovascular risk profile in diabetes. Both aerobic and resistance training improve insulin action and can assist with management of blood glucose levels, lipids, and blood pressure. However, exercise must be undertaken regularly to have continued benefits and include regular training varying types. Most persons with diabetic complication such as vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy can perform exercise safely as long as certain precautions are taken.
