Discontinuously supervised aerobic training vs. physical activity promotion in the self-management of type 2 diabetes in older Italian patients: design and methods of the ‘TRIPL-A’ randomized controlled trial

Discontinuously supervised aerobic training vs. physical activity promotion in the self-management of type 2 diabetes in older Italian patients: design and methods of the ‘TRIPL-A’ randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) has health benefits for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Indeed, regular PA is considered an important part of any T2D management plan, yet most patients adopt a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise referral schemes (ERS) have the potential to effectively promot...

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Main Authors: Francesco Lucertini, Carlo Ferri Marini, Davide Sisti, Vilberto Stocchi, Ario Federici, Franco Gregorio, Donata Piangerelli, Carlos Chiatti, Antonio Cherubini, Massimo Boemi, Fabio Romagnoli, Michela Cucchi, Federica D’Angelo, Maria Paola Luconi, Anna Rita Bonfigli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Exercise training
Sedentary lifestyle
Habits
Older
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-1022-x

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