InvitationExercise and Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Brief Guide for Exercise ProfessionalsBatrakoulis, Alexios PhD, CSCS*D, CSPS*D, NSCA-CPT*D; Jamurtas, Athanasios Z. PhD; Fatouros, Ioannis G. PhD Author Information Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece Address correspondence to Alexios Batrakoulis, [email protected]. Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding: The authors report no conflicts of interest and no source of funding. Supplemental digital content is available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's Web site (http://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj). Strength and Conditioning Journal 44(6):p 64-72, December 2022. | DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000731 Buy SDC Metrics Abstract Exercise is an effective tool for managing and treating type II diabetes (T2DM) and may be a useful component of a diabetes management program. Both short- or long-term exercise interventions can improve physical fitness, metabolic health, and cardiovascular function in individuals with poor glycemic control. Incorporating aerobic and resistance exercise as part of a comprehensive diabetes management plan can play a vital role in the fight against this chronic metabolic disease. Progression and individualized exercise programming are critical for an effective and enjoyable exercise experience in a gym setting. With respect to safety, exercise professionals should be aware of special considerations and potential complications persons with T2DM can experience when exercising. Copyright © 2022 National Strength and Conditioning Association
