2023-07-03 10:18:57
If any physical activity is beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes, some should be preferred in view of their beneficial effects on blood sugar, according to a new scientific study published in theAmerican Journal of Medicine (Source 1).
The researchers here focused on several key parameters: the usefulness of aerobic exercise compared to weight lifting, the optimal time to exercise (before or after a meal, in particular), and weight loss. .
The team sifted through dozens of scientific studies, and concluded this:
physical activity, such as cycling, swimming and walking, which increases heart rate and oxygen use by the body (aerobic exercise), helps manage blood sugar The muscle work using an opposing force such as dumbbells, resistance bands, or own body weight improves insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes; Being moving throughout the day, by reducing sitting time, improves blood sugar control and insulin levels ;Exercising late in the day can lead to better blood sugar control and improve insulin sensitivity.
“In short, any movement is good and the more the better,” study co-author Steven Malin said in a statement. “The combination of aerobic exercise and weight lifting is probably better than either alone. Afternoon exercise may be more effective than morning exercise in controlling blood sugar, and exercising after a meal may help slightly more than before a meal. And you don’t have to lose weight to see the benefits of exercise.”, he detailed. The researcher, who studies insulin sensitivity and kinesiology (study of human movement), believes that physical exercise should be considered as a first-line treatment.
“Together, this insight into when and what type of exercise is important because it helps healthcare professionals more accurately recommend exercise prescriptions to address high blood sugar.”, a conclu Stephen Malin.
Sources
Source 1 : U.S. Afsheen Syeda, Daniel Battillo, Aayush Visaria, Steven K. Malin, The importance of exercise for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, American Journal of Medicine Open, Volume 9, 2023, 100031, ISSN 2667-0364, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajmo.2023.100031
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