Efeitos do exercício físico no controle da glicemia em indivíduos com diabetes

Abstract

The pathology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes causes various challenges in the daily lives of individuals, primarily due to blood glucose dysregulation. Furthermore, data indicate that the number of people with diabetes is steadily increasing. In this context, this literature review aimed to identify the benefits of exercise for individuals with diabetes, as physical activity provides numerous physical and mental health advantages. Thus, several benefits were found not only for diabetes treatment but also for its prevention. These include enhanced glucose uptake in skeletal muscle, increased insulin sensitivity, reduced body fat, decreased inflammation, improved glucose metabolism, and mitigation of diabetes-related symptoms such as diabetic microangiopathy, macrovascular disease, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Aerobic, anaerobic, resistance, and HIIT exercises are beneficial for individuals with diabetes, with each type offering specific advantages.