Exercise Training Improves Insulin Release During Glucose Tolerance Testing in Stable Chronic Heart Failure Patients

Authors :: Stevens, An L.M.
Hansen, Dominique
Herbots, Lieven
Wens, Inez
Creemers, An
Dendale, Paul
Eijnde, Bert O.
Source :: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention; January-February 2015, Vol. 35 Issue: 1 p37-46, 10p
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Chronic heart failure (CHF) patients often present with (pre)diabetes, which negatively influences prognosis. Unlike the proven effect of exercise on glucose regulation in the general population, its effect in CHF is unclear. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the effect of exercise training on glucose regulation in stable CHF patients.

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