Endocrine Abstracts

Exercise induces an increase in cardiac output, respiration and fuel mobilisation. Whilst the cardio-respiratory response to exercise is similar in type 1 diabetes to that seen in non-diabetic individuals, the response to mobilisation of fuel source to support exercise is impaired.Normally when exercising changes in insulin and counterregulatory hormones secretion are made which are dependent on the type of exercise being performed. These changes facilit...

Overeating and decreased activity are the fundamental problems underlying the development of obesity, thus any therapy aimed at helping the obese patient must have a dietary and exercise component.In general three forms of lifestyle interventions are used; exercise, diet and behavioural therapy. Exercise alone produces an average weight loss of 1.8 kg (0–4 kg) with a higher intensity of exercise leading to a greater weight loss. Diastolic blood pres...