Physical Activity

The American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes released an updated consensus statement on the management of hyperglycemia among adults with type 2 diabetes.

Researchers identified a correlation between urine albumin-to-creatine ratio and worse physical performance among individuals with and those without chronic kidney disease, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.

Women with a history of gestational diabetes can lower their risk for developing type 2 diabetes by optimizing modifiable risk factors for the disease, such as weight, diet, physical activity and tobacco and alcohol use.

SAN DIEGO – People should increase their exercise to reduce the risk of dementia or slow its progression, said a lecturer at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Replacing half an hour of social media time with physical activity was associated with improvements in mental health, according to researchers.

Adults with obesity — but not those with normal weight — who try to lose weight lower their risk for developing type 2 diabetes regardless of weight-loss strategy, according to study findings published in PLOS Medicine.

Each year, the CDC recognizes National Women’s Health & Fitness Day to highlight the importance of exercise for all women. This year, the day of recognition falls on Sept. 28.

Although most patients with axial spondyolarthritis understand the importance of regular physical activity, few have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform cardiorespiratory training, according to data published in BMC Rheumatology.

Intradialytic exercise is difficult to implement, but the right methods may yield significant benefits for patients, according to a presenter at the International Conference on Dialysis.

Living a healthier lifestyle can lower the risk for dementia for adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a speaker at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting.