Structured exercise training associated with improved glycemic control for patients with diabetes
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
Implementing structured exercise training, including aerobic, resistance or both, was associated with a greater reduction in hemoglobin A1c levels (a marker of glucose control) for patients with diabetes compared to patients in the control group, and longer weekly exercise duration was also associated with a greater decrease in these levels, according to results of an analysis of previous studies.