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Effects of Physical Exercise on the Quality of Life of Individuals with Diabetes and Obesity

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Role of Physical Exercise in Preventing Disease and Improving the Quality of Life

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Health-related quality of life (HRQL) corresponds to a multidimensional concept, summarized as the satisfaction of the individuals with their life, specifically related to the individual’s perception of his/her health status (somatic as well as mental) and the limitations to functioning related to health, independent of socioeconomic conditions. All aspects are considered as reported by patients. In metabolic diseases, as any chronic condition, HRQL has become a relevant target of interventions, and there is evidence that in diabetes and obesity the participation in programs of physical activity is significantly associated with better health status and HRQL, not limited to physical domains, but extending to mental health. All actors of the therapeutic process need to reconsider the importance of physical activity. It is a very demanding challenge for the coming years.

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology “Alma Mater Studiorum”, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

    Simona Moscatiello, Rita Manini, Rebecca Marzocchi & Giulio Marchesini

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  1. Institute of Biological Chemistry “Giorgio Fornaini” and Institute of Health and Physical Exercise, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Urbino, Italy

    Vilberto Stocchi

  2. Department of Internal Medicine Section of Internal Medicine Endocrine and Metabolic Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy

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Moscatiello, S., Manini, R., Marzocchi, R., Marchesini, G. (2007). Effects of Physical Exercise on the Quality of Life of Individuals with Diabetes and Obesity. In: Stocchi, V., De Feo, P., Hood, D.A. (eds) Role of Physical Exercise in Preventing Disease and Improving the Quality of Life. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0376-7_13

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