title: Exercise options for people with diabetic eye complications.
abstract: 1. The first rule of exercise prescription is that the benefits must outweigh the risk. 2. It is recommended that patients with diabetic complications undergo a thorough physical examination prior to beginning an exercise program. 3. A program of daily, moderate aerobic exercise helps to maintain or improve cardiovascular functioning while improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Scheiner
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D015444:Exercise; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life