The Impact on Exercise Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Matthew Green and Ranjeeta Brahmanand

This review will overview trends over time for the causes of type 2 diabetes as it continues to influence millions with its in- terrelated pathophysiology. A better understanding of how this chronic condition manifests with hallmark studies can aid in prevention. The main pillars of type 2 diabetes include excess body weight, insulin resistance, and systemic inflammation. These factors all play a role in the development of this disease and will be exemplified with numerous studies. In conjunction, the mechanism of aerobic exercise is introduced to mitigate the progression of diabetes. While many therapeutics exist to aid in re- ducing overall blood sugar, this review will emphasize on lifestyle habits to prevent the onset of diabetes before pharmacologic management is needed. A clear contrast of risk factors and exercise modalities should simplify the pathophysiology of diabetes to prevent the onset. With many of these risk factors interrelated, the supplementation of these studies can further explain dia- betes and how exercise can impact all these risks.

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