Physical exercise, quality of life and health of type 2 diabetes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of different types of physical exercises developed for 24 weeks-related quality of life and health of individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2. Were selected 24 individuals inactive men and women, with an average of age of 60.41 years. The subjects were randomly divided into three groups: aerobic exercise, resistance exercise and flexibility exercise. The instruments used were a form of records on clinical history, a registration of daily monitoring, the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q 1 and 2), health-related quality of life related to health SF-36 (Medical Outcomes Study 36 - item Short-Form Health Survey) lipoproteins and high and low density by means of biochemical analysis. Only aerobic exercise were observed significant alterations in lipoprotein concentration and higher density. Regarding quality of life, aerobic exercise contributed significantly in the domains of functional capacity, vitality and mental health. The resistance exercise revealed significance in the domains of vitality and mental health. The results showed that the prescription of physical exercise is an essential tool in the management of diabetes, while aerobic exercise provided a positive effect on quality of life and health of type 2 diabetes, and essential psychological support for these patients throughout his life.