Improving patients' adherence to physical activity in diabetes mellitus: a review

Regular physical activity (PA) is a key element in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participation in regular PA improves blood glucose control and can prevent or delay T2DM and its complications, along with positively affecting lipids, blood pressure, cardiovascular...

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Published in:Diabetes & metabolism journal 2012, 36(1), 129, pp.1-5
Main Authors: Qiu, Shan-Hu, Sun, Zi-Lin, Cai, Xue, Liu, Lili, Yang, Bingquan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adherence
Diabetes mellitus
Education
Motor activity
Review
Self efficacy
Social support
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Summary:Regular physical activity (PA) is a key element in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participation in regular PA improves blood glucose control and can prevent or delay T2DM and its complications, along with positively affecting lipids, blood pressure, cardiovascular events, mortality, and quality of life. However, most people with T2DM are not active and show poor adherence. This paper reviews the possible barriers to PA and strategies to improve the adherence to PA. Based on the currently available literature, it is concluded that self-efficacy and social support from family, friends, and health care providers play the important role in adoption and maintenance of regular PA. Here we also highlight some new modern and innovative interventions that facilitate exercise participation and improve the adherence.
ISSN:2233-6079
2233-6087
DOI:10.4093/dmj.2012.36.1.1