Physical Activity and Reduced Occurrence of Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Open Access
- 18 July 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 325 (3) , 147-152
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm199107183250302
Abstract
Physical activity is recommended by physicians to patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), because it increases sensitivity to insulin. Whether physical activity is effective in preventing this disease is not known.Keywords
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