Relatório de estágio no programa Diabetes em Movimento: Polo Vila Nova de Gaia

Abstract

The community exercise movements for citizens with type 2 diabetes were implemented in Portugal by the Directorate-General of Health (DGS), through the National Program for Physical Activity Promotion and the National Diabetes Program. This internship report aims to evaluate the impact of a specific exercise program for people with diabetes on blood pressure (mmHg) and blood glucose (mg/dL). Through a quantitative and descriptive research approach, anthropometric assessments (body mass, body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-toheight ratio) were conducted, and hemodynamic assessment data (blood pressure and blood glucose) were collected from 17 participants. The collected data showed statistically significant reductions between the first and second assessment moments of the DM group, particularly in body mass, body mass index, and blood glucose levels. Statistically, the values did not change substantially across all desired parameters. This lack of change can be explained by the insufficient number of consistent participants, a short time frame, and a limited amount of samples, especially regarding blood pressure levels.