ArticleBMC endocrine disorders2013
Effects of physical activity on the development and progression of microvascular complications in type 1 diabetes: retrospective analysis of the DCCT study.
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- Impact of walking on glycemic control and other cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis.PloS one · 2014Pooled it
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- Electrical and Structural Adaption of Athlete's Heart and the Impact on Training and Recovery Management in Professional Basketball Players: A Retrospective Observational Study.Frontiers in physiology · 2022Article
- Diabetic kidney disease: update on clinical management and non-glycaemic effects of newer medications for type 2 diabetes.Therapeutic advances in endocrinology and metabolism · 2021Review
- DNA methylation age calculators reveal association with diabetic neuropathy in type 1 diabetes.Clinical epigenetics · 2020Article
- Association between glycemic state and pulmonary function and effect of walking as a protective factor in subjects with diabetes mellitus.Annals of translational medicine · 2019Article
- Physical Activity in the Prevention of Development and Progression of Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes.Current diabetes reports · 2019Review
- Carbohydrate Restriction in Type 1 Diabetes: A Realistic Therapy for Improved Glycaemic Control and Athletic Performance?Nutrients · 2019Review
- Using Social Media to Broaden Understanding of the Barriers and Facilitators to Exercise in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2019Article
- Attitudes and barriers to exercise in adults with a recent diagnosis of type 1 diabetes: a qualitative study of participants in the Exercise for Type 1 Diabetes (EXTOD) study.BMJ open · 2018 · on this mapArticle
- Objective Measurement of Physical Activity in Adults With Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes and Healthy Individuals.Frontiers in public health · 2018Article
- Impact of Lifestyle Modification on Diabetic Kidney Disease.Current diabetes reports · 2015Review
- Ischemia-reperfusion injury and hypoglycemia risk in insulin-treated T1DM rats following different modalities of regular exercise.Physiological reports · 2014Article
- Diabetic nephropathy - complications and treatment.International journal of nephrology and renovascular disease · 2014Review
- Attitudes and barriers to exercise in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and how best to address them: a qualitative study.PloS one · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo examine the effects of physical activity on the development and progression of microvascular complications in patients with type 1 diabetes.
methodsA retrospective analysis of data from the Diabetes Control and Complications trial was undertaken. Physical activity data was collected at baseline for each of 1441 recruits, converted to metabolic equivalent of task values, and categorised according to the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations. The rates of development/progression of diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy were compared in those who achieved over twice recommended, up to twice recommended, and less than recommended metabolic equivalent of task levels of activity. The DCCT study had a mean duration of follow up of 6.5 years ending in 1993.
resultsA total of 271 subjects had a sustained three-step progression in diabetic retinopathy. The rates of development or progression of retinopathy showed no significant association with physical activity level. The number of outcomes for nephropathy and neuropathy were small and there was no significant association with physical activity level.
conclusionsWe found no evidence that physical activity improves microvascular outcomes in type 1 diabetes. However we demonstrate no evidence of harm. We suggest that physical activity continues to play an important role in the management of type 1 diabetes.
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