1. Metabolic Benefits of Physical Activity Richard P. Troiano, Ph.D. Second Forum on NCD Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles Promotion «For Healthy Life»

2. Prevention and Chronic Effects 2.5 hours/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity helps prevent T2DM onset in high risk individuals A/A Resistance exercise increases muscle mass A/ Aerobic and resistance training improve insulin action, glucose control, fat oxidation and storage in muscle B/ Activity increases cardiovascular fitness, which reduces all-cause and CVD mortality C/

3. Acute Effects Increased glucose uptake into active muscle, which is not impaired by insulin-resistance A/ Physical activity can improve systemic insulin action for 2-72 hours post-exercise A/ Low risk of hypoglycemia with moderate intensity PA in those not using insulin or secretagogues C/ Acute effects of resistance exercise in persons with impaired fasting glucose lead to lower fasting glucose for at least 24 hours. C/ Combo of aerobic and resistance exercise more effective than either alone B/

4. Source Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes. Joint Position Statement of American College of Sports Medicine and American Diabetes Association Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2010: 42(12); 2282-2303.