Physical Fitness May Improve Kidney Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers following 2007 type 2 diabetics with normal kidney function for an average of 7 years found that highly fit patients had a 68% lower combined rate of CKD and premature death compared to the least fit group. The moderately fit group had a 51% lower rate, and the low-fit group had a 41% lower rate than the least fit. A pilot study of 15 diabetics with stage 3 CKD who completed a 12-week exercise program improved their exercise capacity and kidney function, with 53% of patients improving their CKD to stage 2. Thefindings were presented at ICE/ENDO 2014.