PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus along with its associated factors like insulin resistance and hyperglycemia is found to impair the certain domains of cognition e.g. executive functions and verbal ability. Many of these functions can be modified through regular physical activity, hence can improve cognition. Purpose: The purpose of this article was to link the available literature related to impacts of physical activity on the diabetes associated cognitive dysfunction. Methods: The available literature discusses the effects of different exercise protocols on several factors linked to diabetes and its effects on cognitive function. Literature search was conducted for the articles in last twelve years using different online databases (Pub Med, Google scholar) and All experimental or non-experimental studies relevant to the effects of exercise or physical activity cognitive function on Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Conclusion: On the basis of the available evidences we can conclude that physical activity can alter the factors associated with diabetes that result in the development of cognitive dysfunction. Hence exercise can improve cognitive status as well as other markers of Type 2 diabetes.