Advances in Exercise, Physical Activity, and Diabetes Mellitus

Perhaps better than any other single medication or lifestyle choice, regular exercise prevents type 2 diabetes. For people with type 1 diabetes, increased physical activity can provide a whole host of health benefits and enhance one’s quality of life—except that it can be rather frustrating from a glycemic management perspective. This year, we highlight 11 leading peer-reviewed, original manuscripts on exercise, physical activity, and diabetes that were published in the period from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. This year’s articles continue to support the notion that exercise may be the best medicine for people with impaired glucose tolerance and for people with established diabetes.