Physical activity/exercise and diabetes: a position statement of the American Diabetes Association

• Author(s) / Creator(s)

  • Sheri R. Colberg
  • Ronald J. Sigal
  • Jane E. Yardley
  • Michael C. Riddell
  • David W. Dunstan
  • Paddy C. Dempsey
  • Edward S. Horton
  • Kristin Castorino
  • Deborah F. Tate

• The adoption and maintenance of physical activity are critical foci for blood glucose management and overall health in individuals with diabetes and prediabetes. Recommendations and precautions vary depending on individual characteristics and health status. In this Position Statement, we provide a clinically oriented review and evidence-based recommendations regarding physical activity and exercise in people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus, and prediabetes.
  Physical activity includes all movement that increases energy use, whereas exercise is planned, structured physical activity. Exercise improves blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes, reduces cardiovascular risk factors, contributes to weight loss, and improves well-being (1,2). Regular exercise may prevent or delay type 2 diabetes development (3). Regular exercise also has considerable health benefits for people with type 1 diabetes (e.g., improved cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, insulin sensitivity, etc.) (4). The challenges related to blood glucose management vary with diabetes type, activity type, and presence of diabetes-related complications (5,6). Physical activity and exercise recommendations, therefore, should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual.

• Date created

  2016-01-01

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Diabetes
  • Exercise
  • Physical Activity

• Type of Item

  Article (Draft / Submitted)

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-rjv8-vp41

• License

  Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International