Exercise and prevention of diabetes mellitus: importance of experimental models

Authors

  • Carla Ribeiro Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro SP
  • Maria Alice Rostom de Mello Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro SP
  • Camila Aparecida Machado de Oliveira Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro SP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5016/581

Keywords:

Modelo animal. Exercício. Aloxana. Diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Physical exercises have been recommended in the prevention of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), but the mechanisms involved in this intervention are not yet fully understood. Experimental models offer the opportunity for the study of this matter. Rats administrated with STZ or alloxan in the neonatal period have been employed as models of NIDDM. In this review, we will describe the effects of exercise training on diabetes manifestation as well as metabolic aspects experimental models developed for the study of the role of exercise on diabetes prevention.

Author Biographies

Carla Ribeiro, Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro SP

Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro, SP, Brasil http://lattes.cnpq.br/3875612843076585

Maria Alice Rostom de Mello, Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro SP

Professor adjunto do Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro SP, Brasil. http://lattes.cnpq.br/0332111504399487

Camila Aparecida Machado de Oliveira, Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro SP

Departamento de Educação Física IB/Unesp Rio Claro SP, Brasil http://lattes.cnpq.br/4886067148875464

Published

2007-08-31

Issue

Section

Review Articles

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