Deve-se notar que o contexto pode ser fundamental aqui. Por exemplo, uma meta-análise recente mostra que a eficácia do exercício parece ser superior à da metformina em pré-diabetes, mas a metformina parece ser superior ao exercício em pacientes com diabetes tipo 2. E a combinação de exercício + metformina é eficaz para o controle da glicose em ambos, diabetes/pré-diabetes.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Dr. Rhonda Patrick14/08, 01:06
Exercise outperforms medication in diabetes management. The largest study ever on diabetes prevention showed a lifestyle intervention with 150 minutes of weekly moderate-intensity exercise cut diabetes incidence by 39%, surpassing Metformin's effect. A 20-year follow-up revealed a 24% reduction in diabetes incidence and a 3.5-year increase in diabetes-free survival for the exercise group, compared to 17% and 2.5 years for Metformin. This shouldn't be surprising. Even light exercise significantly improves blood glucose control and mitochondrial function, making movement unmatched for metabolic health.
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