Increasing Physical Activity in People With Type 2 Diabetes

• DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.4.1186
• Publication Date: 2007-03-05T22:51:27Z
• Authors: Alison Kirk; Nanette Mutrie; Paul MacIntyre; Miles Fisher
• Keywords: Transtheoretical model; Lipid Profile

OBJECTIVE—To evaluate effect of exercise consultation on physical activity and resultant physiological biochemical variables at 6 months in people with type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—A total 70 inactive diabetes were given standard information randomized to receive an (n = 35) or not 35). Exercise consultation, based the transtheoretical model, combines motivational theory cognitive behavioral strategies into individualized intervention promote activity. Changes from baseline assessed 1) (7-day recall, accelerometer, cardiorespiratory fitness, stage, processes change), 2) (blood pressure BMI), 3) (HbA1c, lipid profile, fibrinogen). RESULTS—Between-group differences recorded for change minutes moderate (P < 0.001) counts per week. Experimental participants increase week 0.001). The control group no significant changes. More experimental increased stage (χ2 22.6, P Between-group duration peak gradient 0.005), HbA1c 0.02), systolic BP fibrinogen 0.03). CONCLUSIONS—Exercise improved glycemic cardiovascular risk factors