Background:

Diabetes mellitus is characterized as group of metabolic alterations manifested by chronic hyperglycemia. Physical exercise has been shown as a positive strategy in the diabetes therapeutic process.

Objective:

To access physical exercise effects on people with diabetes.

Methods:

Systematic Review of Literature through the PICO method with the following research question: What are the benefits of physical exercise in a diabetic person? The research was carried out by using the electronic database platforms: EBSCOhost, Medline and BVS. The methodological quality was identified, selected, evaluated and we included the scientific papers that were according to PRISMA recommendations.

Results:

9 studies were included; they fulfilled the eligibility and methodological quality criteria.

Conclusion:

The physical exercise prescription in people with diabetes can be an adjuvant in the treatment of this condition with metabolic control benefits, and improve quality of life.

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