Search for dissertations about: "diabetes and physical exercise program"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words diabetes and physical exercise program.

  2. 1. Prevention of type 2 diabetes : modeling the cost-effectiveness of diabetes prevention

    Author : Anne Neumann; Lars Lindholm; Katarina Steen Carlsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; type 2 diabetes mellitus; prevention; health economics; Markov modeling; risk equations; health-related quality of life; lifestyle modification; pre-diabetic states; cost-effectiveness; Västerbotten Intervention Programme;

    Abstract : Background: Diabetes is a common and costly disease that is expected to continue even to grow in prevalence and health expenditures over the coming decades. Type 2 diabetes is the most common diabetes type and is characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. READ MORE

  4. 2. A 3-year lifestyle intervention in primary health care : effects on physical activity, cardiovascular risk factors, quality of life and cost-effectiveness

    Author : Kerstin Margareta Eriksson; Mats Eliasson; Eva-Britt Malmgren-Olsson; Mai-Lis Hellenius; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; lifestyle intervention; primary health care; physical activity; cardiovascular risk factors; quality of life; cost-effectivenesss; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : Background: A sedentary lifestyle diminishes quality of life (QOL) and contributes to increasing prevalence of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and thus increases the economic burden on health care and society. Expensive and tightly controlled lifestyle interventions reduce cardiovascular risk and onset of diabetes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Särimner : a computer model for diabetes education

    Author : Johan Hedbrant; Johnny Ludvigsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : diabetes mellitus; behandling; fysiologi; matematiska modeller; simulator; utbildning; utvärdering; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : In diabetes mellitus pancreas fails to produce insulin enough to maintain tissue utilisation of blood glucose. To maintain a normalised metabolism many diabetic patients have to provide insulin from injections or an infusion pump. The disease affects some percent of western population. READ MORE

  6. 4. Consequences of preterm birth on lung function, physical activity and exercise capacity

    Author : Jenny Svedenkrans; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The incidence of preterm birth is increasing worldwide. Some of the survivors of preterm birth will be affected by varying degrees of disabilities like lower cognitive or respiratory function. Moreover, the survivors will encounter an increased risk of non-communicable diseases like hypertension, coronary heart disease, and diabetes, later in life. READ MORE

  7. 5. Hormonal and metabolic effects of diet and physical exercise in overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome

    Author : Åsa Nybacka; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often have hormonal problems characterized by irregular menses and decreased fertility. In addition, the overweight/obese women carry metabolic disturbances with a long-term risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. READ MORE