ea0007p74 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | BES2004
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...