Diabetes Metab J.  2012 Feb;36(1):1-5. 10.4093/dmj.2012.36.1.1.

Improving Patients' Adherence to Physical Activity in Diabetes Mellitus: A Review

• Qiu SH
• Sun ZL
• Cai X
• Liu L
• Yang B

• KMID: 2281422
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2012.36.1.1

Abstract

Regular physical activity (PA) is a key element in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participation in regular PA improves blood glucose control and can prevent or delay T2DM and its complications, along with positively affecting lipids, blood pressure, cardiovascular events, mortality, and quality of life. However, most people with T2DM are not active and show poor adherence. This paper reviews the possible barriers to PA and strategies to improve the adherence to PA. Based on the currently available literature, it is concluded that self-efficacy and social support from family, friends, and health care providers play the important role in adoption and maintenance of regular PA. Here we also highlight some new modern and innovative interventions that facilitate exercise participation and improve the adherence.

Keyword

Adherence; Diabetes mellitus; Education; Motor activity; Self efficacy; Social support

MeSH Terms

Adoption
Blood Glucose
Blood Pressure
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Friends
Health Personnel
Humans
Motor Activity
Quality of Life
Self Efficacy
Blood Glucose

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