Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 11(2), pp. 262 - 269
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110208
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Leadership and Benefits of Physical Activity for Elderly People with Diabetes Mellitus

Camila Duarte De Mello ¹, Chennyfer Dobbins Abi Rached ², Márcia Mello Costa De Liberal ^3,*
1 Department of Post Graduation, Unyleya College, Brasilia, 70200-630, Distrito Federal, Brazil
² School of Nursing, São Paulo University (USP), São Paulo, 01246-904, São Paulo, Brazil
³ Department of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp), São Paulo, 04023-900, São Paulo, Brazil

ABSTRACT

Aging is a physiological process that presents an increase in the incidence and prevalence of chronic degenerative diseases, including diabetes. This study is relevant given the increase in life expectancy at a global level. The main objective of this study is to show the benefits of physical activity for the elderly, especially those with diabetes mellitus. The methodology used to carry out the research was based on retrospective studies based on bibliographic research, namely, the investigation of theoretical material on the subject. The main result obtained has shown that the regular practice of physical exercises provides health and prevents the complications of diabetes in the elderly, in addition to providing healthier aging and improving self-esteem, due to the increase in muscle strength, cardiopulmonary reserve, balance, and flexibility, thus contributing to the maintenance of autonomy and independence of this older population. Physical activity also helps in the control of hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia in these individuals who are always associated with diabetes mellitus, thus contributing to the reduction of the risk of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly with this metabolic pathology. Physical activities are also responsible for the social integration of the elderly.

KEYWORDS
Aging, Diabetes, Physical Activity, Benefits, Social Integration

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[1] Camila Duarte De Mello , Chennyfer Dobbins Abi Rached , Márcia Mello Costa De Liberal , "Leadership and Benefits of Physical Activity for Elderly People with Diabetes Mellitus," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 262 - 269, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110208.

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Camila Duarte De Mello , Chennyfer Dobbins Abi Rached , Márcia Mello Costa De Liberal (2023). Leadership and Benefits of Physical Activity for Elderly People with Diabetes Mellitus. Universal Journal of Public Health, 11(2), 262 - 269. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110208.