IJAR - Indian Journal of Applied Research

DR. DIPA SAHA; DR. KAUSHIK SAHA; DR. MALAY KANTI DAS

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2017

Effect of aerobic exercises, specially walking on BMI and different parameters of Diabetic control

Dr. Dipa Saha, Dr. Kaushik Saha, Dr. Malay Kanti Das

Abstract :

Background: Physical activity, including appropriate endurance and resistance training, is a major therapeutic modality for type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, too often physical activity is an underutilized therapy. Favorable changes in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity usually deteriorate within 72 h of the last exercise session; consequently, regular physical activity is imperative to sustain glucose–lowering effects and improved insulin sensitivity. Although physical activity (PA) is a key element in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, many with this chronic disease do not become or remain regularly active. High–quality studies establishing the importance of exercise and fitness in diabetes were lacking until recently, but it is now well established that participation in regular PA improves blood glucose control and can prevent or delay type 2 Diabetes. Objective: To determine the effect of aerobic exercises (i.e. walking) on BMI & different parameters of diabetic control. Materials and Methods: 100 people were divided in 2 groups selected from MOPD of KPC Medical College & Hospital, Jadavpur, of these 50 diabetic people with 40–60 yrs. of age were included in a group who were doing aerobic exercises for 3 months considered as study group and rest 50 patients with diabetes received no exercise instructions, considered as control. Results: The group of diabetic patients who were participated in walking program, after 1 ½ months of walking changes in BMI were not statistically significant, though after 3 months of doing exercise, changes in BMI were statistically significant as compare to the other group. Similarly, the group of diabetic patients who participated in walking program for 3 months shows statistically significant change in plasma fasting and postprandial glucose with improved glycemic control. Conclusions: Physical activity specially walking affords significant benefit for those with type 2 diabetes which is clearly emerges from this study.