Physical Activity and Glucose Control: Some Is Good, More Is Better

In a meta-analysis, structured exercise programs showed a dose–response association with improvement in glycosylated hemoglobin levels in patients with diabetes.

That exercise improves glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes is well known; however, the effects of physician advice regarding physical activity and the relative benefits of particular types and durations of exercise remain unclear. To assess the effects of various interventions on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA_1C) levels, investigators reviewed more than 4000 articles and performed a meta-analysis of data from 47 clinical trials of at least 12 weeks' duration involving 8538 patients with type 2 diabetes.

Patients participating in structured exercise programs (aerobic, resistance, or combined training) had a decline in mean HbA_1C level of more than 0.67%, compared with controls. All types of structured exercise were associated with …

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JoAnne M. Foody, MD

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Consultant / Advisory boardAegerion; Amarin; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Janssen; Merck; Pfizer; Sanofi-Aventis; Boehringer Ingelheim

Leadership positions in professional societiesAmerican College of Cardiology, Cardiosmart (Co-chair)

JoAnne M. Foody, MD

Disclosures

Consultant / Advisory boardAegerion; Amarin; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Janssen; Merck; Pfizer; Sanofi-Aventis; Boehringer Ingelheim

Leadership positions in professional societiesAmerican College of Cardiology, Cardiosmart (Co-chair)

Physical Activity and Glucose Control: Some Is Good, More Is Better

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