Glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes who practice physical activities and sedetary

Abstract

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that significantly affects the population, is characterized by metabolic disorder and high blood glucose concentrations. Factors such as sedentary lifestyle and inadequate diet contribute to this prevalence. Furthermore, it is clear that the need to change the lifestyle of individuals with type 2 DM is a challenge in the treatment of this pathology. Objective: This article aimed to analyze the effects of physical exercise on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 DM, seeking to analyze how its regular practice is beneficial for the glycemic homeostasis of people with type 2 DM. Methodology: This study, which deals with an integrative literature review, allowed the search for articles in the Google Scholar, PubMed, Scielo and VHL databases, with inclusion criteria limited to articles published in the last 5 years and exclusion articles in which the title and the summary were not related to the research topic. In total, 20 studies were selected for analysis. Results and discussion: Analysis of study results demonstrates that physical exercise is an important factor in maintaining adequate glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. The evidence found shows that individuals diagnosed with type 2 DM and who practice physical activity have blood glucose levels controlled and more satisfactory treatment. Thus, a sedentary lifestyle and factors such as inadequate nutrition contribute to glycemic imbalance. Conclusion: The analysis developed highlights that a sedentary lifestyle and the consumption of inappropriate foods increase the incidence of lack of glycemic control in the diabetic population. Thus, the importance of regular physical exercise and adequate nutrition to improve the glycemic index, as well as the quality of life of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus, is highlighted.