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ea0011p299 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | ECE2006

Effects of arm exercise on metabolic parameters in type 2 diabetic patients

Leelayuwat N , Tunkumnerdthai O , Donsom M , Punyaek N , Pratipanawatr T , Kukongviriyapan U

Background: Arm swing is a Chinese style of exercise. During the exercise, participants stand and simultaneously move their both arms forward and then backward for about 1 round per second.Abstract: The present study aims to investigate effects of arm exercise training on metabolic responses in type 2 diabetic Thai patients.Methods: Fourteen male and 47 female diabetic patients (aged 57.5±1.4 yrs) without cardiovascular diseas...