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Mathieu, Marie-Eve; Brochu, Martin; Beliveau, Louise – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2009
Developed for specialists who want to increase the physical activity (PA) level of type 2 diabetic and at-risk individuals, the 10-week DiabetAction program introduced participants to a wide variety of cardiovascular, resistance, balance, and flexibility exercises. Thirty-three of 48 individuals completed the intervention in community-based…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Physical Activities, Quality of Life
Tompkins, Connie L.; Soros, Arlette; Sothern, Melinda S.; Vargas, Alfonso – American Journal of Health Education, 2009
Physical activity is a proven form of diabetes management and is considered a cornerstone in the prevention of diabetes. In children with diabetes, physical activity may improve insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle. Aerobic-based physical activity lasting 40-60 minutes daily for a minimum of four months is shown to enhance…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Prevention, Diabetes, Physical Fitness