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Postprandial Walking Reduces Glucose Levels in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Dawn P. Coe, University of Tennessee
  • Scott A. Conger, Boise State University
  • Jo M. Kendrick, University of Tennessee
  • Bobby C. Howard, University of Tennessee
  • Dixie L. Thompson, University of Tennessee
  • David R. Bassett, Jr., University of Tennessee
  • Jennifer D. White, University of Tennessee
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2018
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2017-0494
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate blood glucose changes, as measured by a continuous glucose monitoring system, that occur in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) following an acute bout of moderate-intensity walking after consuming a high-carbohydrate/low-fat meal. This study found that moderate-intensity walking induced greater postprandial glucose control compared with sedentary activity and it appears that moderate-intensity activity may be used to reduce postprandial glucose levels in women with GDM.

Citation Information
Dawn P. Coe, Scott A. Conger, Jo M. Kendrick, Bobby C. Howard, et al.. "Postprandial Walking Reduces Glucose Levels in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus" Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (2018)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott_conger/17/