Impact of Structured Exercise in diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Background: Exercise is regarded as a key component in the management of T2DM and has been shown to
benefit a number of conditions that are closely related to the disease and its complications, including glycemic
control, high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipid profiles, muscle weakness, neuropathy, functional decline,
and poor quality of life. This study aimed to systematically review the effect of structured exercise interventions
in diabetes mellitus.
Method: Electronic data bases were searched for controlled trials investigating the impact of exercise
intervention with T2 DM.
Results: For type 2 diabetes, several researchers investigated the effects of structured exercise programs that
include aerobic, resistance, balancing, combined, or task-oriented exercises. Whereas all forms of exercise have
been linked to improvements in neuropathy development, functional mobility, muscular strength, and quality
of life, combination workouts yield more beneficial results. Few studies compared different types or dose of
exercise.
Conclusion: This review support the benefits of structured exercises (Aerobic, Resistance, Combined, Balance
or Task oriented) for patient with type 2DM. All type of exercises associate with improvement in at least one
factor related to type two diabetes mellitus management which include muscle strength, functional mobility,
gait, balance, posture and quality of life.