About this Research Topic
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels that can lead to several health complications, including cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Physical exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on the management and prevention of diabetes.
Exercise can improve glucose uptake by muscles, decrease insulin resistance, and improve insulin sensitivity, leading to better blood sugar control.
Research has demonstrated that regular physical exercise can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and for those who already have the condition, exercise can help to manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing complications. The integration of physical activity into diabetes management plans has the potential to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
However, some areas remain underexplored or require further research, for instance, the optimal type, intensity and duration of exercise for people with diabetes is still unknown or the influence of news methodologies such as blood flow restriction or isoinertial strength training.
The aim of this Research Topic is to explore the relationship between physical exercise and diabetes, and its impact on health outcomes. Specifically, the objectives of this study are:
1. To examine the effects of physical exercise on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in individuals with diabetes.
2. To investigate the optimal type, intensity, and duration of exercise for individuals with diabetes.
3. To evaluate the impact of structured exercise programs in conjunction with other diabetes management strategies (e.g. pharmacology) on health outcomes.
4. To assess the potential benefits of physical activity on the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
5. To identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity participation among individuals with diabetes.
6. To explore the potential role of new technology and digital interventions in promoting physical activity among individuals with diabetes.
Exercise can improve glucose uptake by muscles, decrease insulin resistance, and improve insulin sensitivity, leading to better blood sugar control.
Research has demonstrated that regular physical exercise can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and for those who already have the condition, exercise can help to manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing complications. The integration of physical activity into diabetes management plans has the potential to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
However, some areas remain underexplored or require further research, for instance, the optimal type, intensity and duration of exercise for people with diabetes is still unknown or the influence of news methodologies such as blood flow restriction or isoinertial strength training.
The aim of this Research Topic is to explore the relationship between physical exercise and diabetes, and its impact on health outcomes. Specifically, the objectives of this study are:
1. To examine the effects of physical exercise on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in individuals with diabetes.
2. To investigate the optimal type, intensity, and duration of exercise for individuals with diabetes.
3. To evaluate the impact of structured exercise programs in conjunction with other diabetes management strategies (e.g. pharmacology) on health outcomes.
4. To assess the potential benefits of physical activity on the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
5. To identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity participation among individuals with diabetes.
6. To explore the potential role of new technology and digital interventions in promoting physical activity among individuals with diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Exercise, Physical Activity, Sport
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