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Published on: July 5, 2017
Prescribing exercise for the adult with diabetes
Abstract:
Exercise is a useful tool in the management of diabetes, contributing to cardiovascular and psychosocial well-being, weight control, and, in noninsulin-dependent diabetes, improvement of blood glucose levels. An optimal exercise program should be based on a comprehensive assessment and include a written prescription for the type, frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise. This article includes guidelines for writing exercise prescriptions as well as techniques for monitoring its effects. A discussion of risks related to diabetes provides safety guidelines.
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