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Physical activity in individuals with diabetes mellitus

Publication at First Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport |
2017

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease with a high incidence in the population. Regular physical activity (PA) is here not only a means of improving quality of life in general, but also an important part of self-treatment of the disease.

It is necessary to support individuals with DM in PA, however, knowing the specifics of the disease. Movement activity should be appropriately applied due to the stage of the disease and the presence of associated complications.