Dr Kemps cardiologist at Máxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, the Netherlands, said:
Dr. Kemps said:
The benefits of regular exercise in controlling blood sugar and improved heart health can be measured clinically by estimation of blood sugar and fitness tests such as the treadmill test and Rockport fitness test which assess the heart's ability to adapt to exercise by measuring
and heart rate before and after exercise.
In addition, there should be a lowering of blood pressure and serum lipid levels.
Summary
Regular exercise and physical activity with decreased time spent being sedentary can prolong survival of diabetic patients. Doctors should play a key role in designing and motivating these patients to exercise and achieve their health goals.
Reference :- Exercise training for patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: What to pursue and how to do it. A Position Paper of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) - (http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2047487318820420)
Source: Medindia