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ea0007p74 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | BES2004

Exercise instruction in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity: a randomised controlled trial

Tuthill A , Quinn A , McColgan D , McKenna M , O'Shea D , McKenna T

High levels of physical inactivity contribute to the development of obesity. We aimed to evaluate the benefits of exercise instruction in obese patients with type 2 diabetes who have demonstrated difficulty with weight management since diagnosis. Ethical approval was obtained from the local committee.Sixty-six patients were recruited from the diabetes out-patient clinics. All patients underwent treadmill-testing prior to randomisation. Patients were matc...