Friday 9 May 2014 3:21pm
This small but important study sheds light on effective ways for insulin-resistant individuals to exercise in order to keep their blood sugar levels down. Insulin resistance affects 25% of New Zealand's population and is a common precursor of diabetes. It is very important we understand how best to manage this condition.
This study indicates that intensive activity is an important component for effective exercise.
Professor Jim Mann is quoted in the NZ Herald: "A short walk around the block with a geriatric dog is not going to solve the problem."
Read the NZ Herald article
- Exercise - short bursts bring diabetes results 9 May 2014, NZ Herald website