Effects of Activity Type and Dietary Management on Glycemic Balance
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Diabetes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2023) | Viewed by 6381
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Physical activity and a balanced diet are important non-pharmacological components of diabetes therapy and key elements in glucose management in patients at risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In fact, physical exercise improves glucose control by enhancing insulin sensitivity and stimulating glucose uptake by skeletal muscle cells. In addition, physical activity can help to reduce body weight and lipidic blood levels, which are also risk factors for diabetes and, in general, for metabolic disorders. The most effective type of exercise to improve glycemic control is the combination of aerobic and resistance training in a structured program of at least 150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week. In addition, recent studies have shown that physical exercise improves b-cell functional mass and also seem to reduce apoptosis induced by proinflammatory cytokines.
A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, combined with a limited intake of sugars and refined carbohydrates, can help to prevent or slow down the progression of diabetes. In general, the adoption of an active lifestyle and a balanced diet is essential for the prevention of diabetes from childhood to adulthood and to prevent long-term complications. This Special Issue aims to outline the exercise-induced changes in an individual’s physiology via nutrition and the exercise-induced changes in regulatory hormones in individuals with diabetes. We welcome novel short communications, related original research articles, and clinical studies, as well as review articles, for this Special Issue.
Dr. Teresa Mezza
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- type 2 diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity
- dietary management
- activity type
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