Physical Activity Diabetes Lab (PADL)
Physical Activity
More people with diabetes are working up a sweat, thanks to the Physical Activity and Diabetes Laboratory (PADL) at the Alberta Diabetes Institute.
Physical activity plays a key role in the management of diabetes. It improves insulin sensitivity, helps control blood glucose levels and can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. PADL provides an ideal setting for researchers to study the benefits of physical activity in preventing and managing diabetes and related conditions.
The PADL combines a fully equipped fitness facility with a state-of-the-art exercise physiology and behaviour assessment lab. The equipment is being used by people with diabetes and people with conditions related to diabetes such as pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity.
Director Dr. Normand Boulé is part of a team of exercise physiologists that includes Drs. Margie Davenport, Craig Steinback and Jane Yardley.
Research Studies in PADL
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