Exercise for Special Populations - Diabetes and Cancer (CANCER NOT IN EXAM) Flashcards

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What are some warning signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes?

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  • Frequent urination/unusual thirst.
  • Extreme hunger.
  • Rapid weight loss, weakness, and fatigue.
  • Irritability, nausea, and vomiting.
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What does too LITTLE insulin lead to?

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Too little insulin -> hyperglycemia and ketosis -> diabetic coma

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What does too MUCH insulin lead to?

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Too much insulin -> hypoglycemia -> insulin shock

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How does medical clearance work prior to exercise?

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  • Currently active (40% to 60% HRR, 30min+, 3+ days/week) can continue without medical clearance.
  • Those planning >60% HRR should obtain medical clearance prior to
    start of the program.
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What are some problems associated with type 2 (and 2) diabetes due to chronically high blood glucose?

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  • Autonomic neuropathy (can lead to abnormal heart rate and blood pressure)
  • Peripheral neuropathy (pain, impaired balance, weakness, decreased proprioception)
  • Retinopathy and nephropathy (due to blood pressure abnormalities)
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What is the best way to diagnose type 2 diabetes progression?

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Oral glucose tolerance test - 75g sugary drink consumed rapidly and blood glucose and insulin responses tracked for several hours.

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How can exercise be used to treat type 2 diabetes?

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  • Helps treat obesity (↓ body fat).
  • Helps control blood glucose (kept
    within normal/healthy range)
  • Reduces insulin resistance.
  • Helps treat CVD risk factors (e.g.,
    high blood pressure and lipid profile,
    inflammation)
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Why may medication need to be adjusted when sedentary become trained?

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Prevent hypoglycaemia during exercise

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What are the aerobic training recommendations (FITT) for people with T1 diabetes?

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Frequency - 3-7 days per week
Intensity - RPE 12-16
Time - 20-60 min/session. 150 min of mod/75 min of vig/week
Type - non-weight bearing, low impact

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What are the aerobic training recommendations (FITT) for people with T2 diabetes?

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Frequency - 4-7 days per week
Intensity - RPE 12-16
Time - start w 10 min bouts, increase benefits with longer duration. Accumulate >150 min mod, or >75 min vig/week
Type - brisk walking, Zumba, circuit training

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What are the resistance training recommendations (FITT) for people with T1 diabetes?

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Frequency - 2-3 days per week
Intensity - 60-80% 1RM/rpe 12
Time - 1-3 sets, 8-12 reps
Type -major muscle groups

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What are the resistance training recommendations (FITT) for people with T2 diabetes?

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Frequency - 2-3 days per week
Intensity - 60-80% 1RM/rpe 12
Time - 1-3 sets, 8-12 reps
Type -major muscle groups

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