[Impact of physical activity on metabolic control and the development of chronic complications in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus].
Together with a balanced diet, regular physical activity is one of the pillars of diabetes mellitus (DM) management. Physical activity theoretically provides the same advantages in people with DM as in the general population and also has some beneficial effects in controlling metabolic factors, such as improving blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity. In this article, we analyze the main clinical studies published to date that evaluate the impact of physical activity on metabolic control or the development of chronic complications in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. In conclusion, most of the evaluated studies show that regular physical activity favorably affects metabolic control in DM (or at least does not have adverse effects). However, there is insufficient information about the impact of physical activity on the development and progression of chronic complications.
Sección de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario Puerto Real, Puerto Real, España. florencarral@hotmail.com
Florentino
F
Carral San Laureano
José Vicente
JV
Gutiérrez Manzanedo
Carmen
C
Ayala Ortega
Concepción
C
García Calzado
Juan José
JJ
Silva Rodríguez
Manuel
M
Aguilar Diosdado
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002908:Chronic Disease; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism*; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity; D012307:Risk Factors