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03-08-2008, 04:56 PM
Scientists believe exercise can help improve insulin-making beta cells function in sedentary elderly at risk of developing diabetes.
University of Michigan researchers claim beta cell function declines with age causing impaired insulin secretion; they become less sensitive to insulin's sugar-regulating effects and therefore place the elderly at a higher risk of becoming diabetic.
According to the study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, short-term exercise affects beta cell function and boosts insulin sensitivity in these individuals.
Findings showed that exercise increased insulin sensitivity by 53 percent, while there was only a 28 percent improvement in beta cell function.
Researchers claim sedentary life has similar effects as smoking and junk food in increasing the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.
Full Article (http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=46547§ionid=3510210).
University of Michigan researchers claim beta cell function declines with age causing impaired insulin secretion; they become less sensitive to insulin's sugar-regulating effects and therefore place the elderly at a higher risk of becoming diabetic.
According to the study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, short-term exercise affects beta cell function and boosts insulin sensitivity in these individuals.
Findings showed that exercise increased insulin sensitivity by 53 percent, while there was only a 28 percent improvement in beta cell function.
Researchers claim sedentary life has similar effects as smoking and junk food in increasing the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.
Full Article (http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=46547§ionid=3510210).