Randomized Controlled Trial of Physical Exercise in Diabetic Veterans With Length-Dependent Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy.

ABSTRACT: Rationale: Physical exercise is an essential adjunct to the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Therapeutic interventions that improve blood flow to peripheral nerves, such as exercise, may slow the progression of neuropathy in the diabetic patient. Aims: This randomized clinical trial was conducted to determine whether a structured program of aerobic, isokinetic strength, or the combination of aerobic-isokinetic strength exercise intervention alters peripheral nerve function in glycemic-controlled diabetic patients with advanced length-dependent distal symmetric polyneuropathy. Methods: Forty-five patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibiting tight glycemic control (HbA_1c intergroup range 7.2-8.0%) were randomized by block design acros

SUBMITTER: Stubbs EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6379046 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature