Physical Activity

Aging results in a slow decline in maximal heart rate, aerobic capacity, lung function, and nerve function (unrelated to diabetes), regardless of physical activity levels, and some of these processes can be accelerated by the presence of diabetes1,2. The usual declines in insulin action with aging, however, actually may be …

It has not been demonstrated that in overweight or obese people high-intensity interval training is better than moderate-intensity exercise in inducing weight loss except for….

      By Sheri Colberg, PhD   Up to 40% of individuals with diabetes may experience peripheral neuropathy, and 60% of lower extremity amputations are related to suboptimal blood glucose control1,2.

In a randomized controlled trial researchers also looked at pregnancy and the risk for GDM-related adverse effects….

Both aerobic and resistance training programs can improve the quality of life in type 2 diabetes patients….

    By Sheri Colberg, PhD   Diabetes-related damage to the central nervous system (autonomic neuropathy) can result in silent ischemia, hyperthermia, or lightheadedness with standing and during exercise.

    By Sheri Colberg, PhD Iatrogenic hypoglycemia (i.e., blood glucose levels of

A study found that 40mg of simvastatin reduced the cardiorespiratory fitness of adults with metabolic syndrome….

Joint research by the Japan Diabetes Society and the Japanese Cancer Association has found that people with diabetes run a 20 percent higher risk of contracting cancer….

Two more common conditions in pregnancy double the odds of being diagnosed with diabetes years later….