Physical Activity, Insulin Resistance and Cancer: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Insulin resistance (IR), a key aspect of type 2 diabetes and a defining characteristic of obesity and its associated conditions, emerges as a mechanistic pathway potentially implicated in cancer pathophysiology. This presents an appealing intervention target for cancer patients. The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review, examining the scientific evidence regarding the impact of physical activity on modifying insulin resistance in individuals with cancer.

Methods

The selection criteria were specific: only randomized controlled clinical trials published in the last 13 years and written in English or Spanish were included. The databases utilized for the search included PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, and WEB OF SCIENCE. The protocol for

SUBMITTER: Navarro-Ledesma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10854631 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature