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Long-Term effects of physical activity on weight loss, metabolic parameters and blood pressure in subjects undergoing bariatric surgery : A 5-year follow-up study
Authors: Moriconi Diego, Manca Laura, Rebelos Eleni, Guidotti Emanuele, Bonvicini Linda, Troilo Antonio, Anselmino Marco, Nannipieri Monica
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication year: 2024
Journal: American Journal of Surgery
Journal name in source: The American Journal of Surgery
Volume: 234
First page : 143
Last page: 149
ISSN: 0002-9610
eISSN: 1879-1883
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.04.020
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.04.020
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/393366656
metabolic control in obesity, although over time there is a proportion of weight regain and type-2-diabetes (T2D) relapse.
Aims: to explore the role of physical activity (PA) after surgery and its impact on metabolic parameters during a 5-year follow-up.
Methods: 148 individuals who underwent bariatric surgery completed scheduled examinations over 5-years. Physical assessments and laboratory tests were conducted pre-surgery and annually thereafter. PA levels were evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
Results: participants were split into the PA group, who engaged in regular physical activity, and No-PA group, who remained sedentary throughout. In T2D individuals before surgery, PA group showed significant reductions in blood pressure and a lower T2D recurrence (6.7 % vs 36 %) compared to No-PA group. In normoglycemic individuals, the PA group led to sustained BMI reduction and improved blood pressure control (p < 0.001) compared to No-PA group, for the entire duration of follow-up.
Conclusions: regular PA demonstrated cardio-metabolic benefits post-bariatric surgery. Integrating PA into post-bariatric care could enhance long-term outcomes.
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