Physical Exercises for the Elderly with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

摘要

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a common problem that occurs in various developing countries and has increased significantly. The increasing number of elderly also causes an increase in the incidence of this disease due to the decreases in muscle function and insulin sensitivity in elderlies which affect glucose levels in the blood. Physical exercise is one of the pillars in the management of diabetes mellitus type 2. This article will describe various physical exercises in the elderly with diabetes mellitus type 2. The source of data used google scholar, springer exemplar, and science direct. 7 articles that meet the criteria were then analyzed with thematic analysis. The principle of physical exercise in the elderly with diabetes mellitus is by paying attention to the type of exercise, intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise. Furthermore, it is expected that physical exercise in the elderly can be developed with various models as a part of the development of diabetes mellitus management.