Open AccessInfluence of moderate physical activity on the levels of plasma lipoproteins in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance
Author(s) -
Milanka Petković-Košćal,
Vlasta Damjanov,
Nela Djonović
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2406-0895
pISSN - 0370-8179
DOI - 10.2298/sarh1202051p
Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , impaired glucose tolerance , diabetes mellitus , cholesterol , endocrinology , risk factor , lipid profile , obesity , type 2 diabetes , physical therapy
Physical activity and healthy diet, as lifestyle factors, are essential components in the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases. Impared glucose intolerance (IGT) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor. Dyslipidaemia is a cardiometabolic risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.