Communication is an important skill in most subjects. To practice communicating about anatomy and physiology, answer the following question (Part A) in a posting below and respond (Part B) to one other person's posting. This totals two postings.
(Part A) Question: Briefly describe the impact of diet or exercise on Type II Diabetes.
Your answer to the question should be between 100 and 150 words. (You can type into Word to get a fast word count and then paste your posting here if you want.)
EFFECT OF EXERCISE:
☆physical activity increases sensitivity to insulin.
physical activity is likely to be most beneficial in preventing the
progression of T2DM during the initial stages, before insulin
therapy is required.
☆ physical activity has also been found to reduce intra-abdominal
fat, which is a risk factor for insulin resistance.
regular physical exercise is important in both the prevention and
treatment of type 2 diabetes
EFFECT OF DIET:
sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor for type 2 DM
☆healthy diet leads to decreased body fat,
☆increased insulin sensitivity,
☆improved long-term glycemic control,
☆improved lipid profiles,
☆lower blood pressure, and increased cardiovascular fitness.
☆reduces micro and macrovascular complications.
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