DC2431 - Exercise as Medicine

Saturday, November 23, 2024

09:40 - 10:55 AT Time

Location: Argyle A1-2

Speaker(s)

Christopher Shields, PhD

Professor
Acadia University
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Disclosure(s): I do not have a relationship with a for-profit and/or a not-for-profit organization to disclose
BRUCE A. PERKINS, MD MPH FRCP(C) (he/him/his)

Professor of Medicine and Clinician-Scientist, University of Toronto
The Sam and Judy Pencer Family Chair in Diabetes and Director of the Diabetes Clinical Research Unit Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes, Sinai Health System
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Disclosure(s): Abbott Diabetes: Advisory Board (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing); BMO Bank of Montreal: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Dexcom: Advisory Board (Ongoing); Insulet Canada: Advisory Board (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing); Medtronic: Advisory Board (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing); Nephris: Advisory Board (Ongoing); Novo Nordisk Canada: Advisory Board (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing); Sanofi: Advisory Board (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing); Vertex: Advisory Board (Ongoing)

Moderator(s)

Gabrielle E. Schmid, RD, CDE, CPT (she/her/hers)

Certified Diabetes Educator, T1D Health Coach
LMC Healthcare
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Disclosure(s): I do not have a relationship with a for-profit and/or a not-for-profit organization to disclose

The purpose of this presentation is to expand attendees understanding of exercise as medicine by reviewing the role exercise plays in the management of type 2 diabetes and then highlighting the evolving evidence of exercise options and behavioural management strategies. The presentation will begin with a brief review of the role of physical activity, exercise and movement behaviours in type 2 diabetes care, particularly with those who are not yet physically active. Then the evolving evidence of the impact and appropriateness of more intense exercise interventions will be discussed. Finally, research that provides new perspectives on how best to use behavioural strategies to improve the uptake of lifestyle changes will be examined. This will include unpacking the difference between motivational and self-regulatory behaviour change techniques (BCTs), considering open goal setting, and looking at BCTs as behavioural targets in and of themselves. It is hoped that this presentation will help equip attendees with a more nuanced understanding of exercise as medicine, allowing them to make more informed decisions as to the best options for implementing and managing activity-based interventions in their work.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the different activity-based interventions for use with people living with type 2 diabetes.
Describe the impact, and appropriate use, of high intensity exercise interventions for people living with type 2 diabetes.
Distinguish the different Behaviour Change Techniques that may be most useful in activity-based interventions