Exercise prescription for patients with type 2 diabetes—a synthesis of international recommendations: narrative review

2015122 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Romeu Mendes · Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo

Nélson Sousa · University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

António Almeida · University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Paulo Subtil · Centro Hospitalar de Trás os Montes e Alto Douro

Fernando Guedes-Marques

Víctor Machado Reis · University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

José Luís Themudo-Barata ·

Abstract

Exercise prescription for individuals with type 2 diabetes should include specific information on the type, mode, duration, intensity and weekly frequency. The exercise strategies must be adapted for each individual, based on comorbidities, contraindications and realistic personal goals.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Diabetes Management and Research Diabetes Management and Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 50, Issue 22, pp. 1379-1381

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-094895

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