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Patricia Sánchez López

Beneficios de un programa ambulatorio de ejercicio físico en sujetos mayores con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Resumen Objetivo Analizar los efectos de un programa ambulatorio de ejercicio fisico (PEFA) sobre la calidad de vida, el control metabolico y variables antropometricas y bioquimicas en diabeticos tipo 2 mayores de 60 anos. Pacientes y metodos Ochenta y cuatro pacientes mayores de 60 anos fueron finalmente randomizados a realizar un programa ambulatorio de ejercicio fisico combinado (aerobico y anaerobico) o a recibir tratamiento convencional para su diabetes, incluyendo dieta y ejercicio. A los seis meses, se evaluo el efecto sobre la calidad de vida (test EuroQol), HbA1c, glucemia en ayunas, frecuencia de hipoglucemias, peso, IMC, perimetro cintura, presion arterial y otros parametros bioq…

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Benefits of a home-based physical exercise program in elderly subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract Objective To analyze the effects of a home-based physical exercise program on quality of life, metabolic control, and anthropometric and biochemical parameters in people over 60 years of age with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods Eighty-four Spanish patients aged over 60 years were finally randomized to participate in a home-based, combined physical exercise program (aerobic and anaerobic exercises) or to receive conventional treatment for diabetes. At 6 months, effects on quality of life (EuroQoL questionnaire), HbA1c, fasting glucose, hypoglycemic events, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, and biochemical parameters were assessed. Results Mean age of study particip…

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