Exercise Training Improves but Does Not Normalize Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Function in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

CONCLUSIONS
These data demonstrate that in adolescents, the impairment in left ventricular function seen with type 1 diabetes can be improved, although not normalized, with regular intense physical activity. Importantly, diastolic dysfunction, a common mechanism causing heart failure in older subjects with diabetes, appears to be partially reversible in this age group.

Source: Diabetes Care - August 22, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Gusso, S.; Pinto, T.; Baldi, J. C.; Derraik, J. G. B.; Cutfield, W. S.; Hornung, T.; Hofman, P. L. Tags: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk Source Type: research