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Weight-bearing physical activity in people with diabetes-related foot disease: A systematic review.

Jaap J Van NettenVera M FijenSicco A Bus
Published in: Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews (2022)
Levels of weight-bearing physical activity are similar between people with diabetes at various risk levels for foot ulceration but lower for those with a foot ulcer. Weight-bearing activity differs depending on the climatological environment and is higher indoors than outdoors. These findings provide reference for intervention studies or for clinicians aiming to provide mobility advice in this population.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • weight loss
  • glycemic control
  • weight gain
  • randomized controlled trial
  • sleep quality
  • palliative care