J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.  1997 Apr;21(2):414-420.

Exercise Performance Test Using Bicycle Ergometer in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

• Yi T
• Oh HI
• Jang IH
• Koo DY

Abstract

The physical activity has an important physiological and psychological benefit for all people, and the exercise program has a key role in the management of diabetes. This article presents exercise recommendations for people with diabetes. Though the patients with diabetes may give many benefits from regular physical exercise, there may be several hazards from exercise as well. We assessed 30 patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and 15 normal control subjects with sedentary life-style for their workload, heart rate on maximal performance and maximal oxygen uptake, change of blood glucose level after exercise using bicycle ergometer and Astrand nomogram. The workload, heart rate on maximal performance and maximal oxygen uptake were lower in diabetic patient than control subjects. Blood glucose decreased in diabetic patient than control subjects, after exercise and the lowered value was maintained until 60 minutes after exercise. The maximal oxygen uptake was lower in diabetic patients than control subjects. The blood glucose decreased in both diabetic patients and normal control after exercise.

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus; Exercise; Maximal oxygen uptake

MeSH Terms

Blood Glucose
Diabetes Mellitus*
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Exercise
Heart Rate
Humans
Motor Activity
Nomograms
Oxygen
Blood Glucose
Oxygen