Want to prevent Type II diabetes? Exercise at least every 48 hours

Aug 11, 2005

• New study shows that exercising every 48 hours is the key to preventing metabolic disease

• IR (Insulin Resistance) is a killer!

• Exercise is the best way to fight diabetes

The incidence of Type II diabetes is increasing at an exponential rate. A new study into the prevention of Type II diabetes has shown for the first time that exercise must be taken at least every 48 hours if one is trying to help prevent the onset of the disease.

Dr Adam Fraser made the finding when recently completing his PhD studies in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Wollongong.

His PhD focused on the role of exercise in the prevention of Type II diabetes, a disease linked to obesity and heart disease.

Dr Fraser said exercise had a profound impact on insulin sensitivity (thus preventing diabetes), however, this effect wears off after about 48 hours.

“This novel finding means that if you want to prevent diabetes, regular exercise undertaken at least every 48 hours is required,” he said.Dr Fraser said this finding has not been shown in any resistance training studies before.

“Both resistance exercise training (weight training), and aerobic exercise training (eg. running, walking, bike riding) can be used to prevent and control diabetes,” he said.

Dr Fraser said it was an exciting find as it gave people more options when it comes to different types of exercise from which they can choose.

“It also shows that exercise in all forms is beneficial in preventing diabetes.”

For further information contact Dr Adam Fraser on (02) 9328 4869 or mobile 0409 360 511.

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