Nutrient-Exercise Timing: A Treatment Method for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity

Authors

  • Joshua Paulos

Abstract

Nutrient-exercise timing's significance as a treatment method for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and obesity is explored in this study. It delves into the impact of exercise timing relative to mealtime on glycemic responses and insulin sensitivity. The circadian rhythm and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) play crucial roles in regulating glucose and insulin secretion. Emphasizing the importance of exercise before carbohydrate consumption, the study reveals its potential to enhance lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Proper nutrient-exercise timing could be a potential therapeutic strategy to combat insulin resistance and metabolic disorders in patients with Type 2 DM and obesity.

Author Biography

Joshua Paulos

oshua Paulos graduated from Rutgers University-Camden with a Bachelor of Science in biology with minors in chemistry and computer science. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in biomedical science at Rutgers School of Graduate Studies at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is of Jamaican and Ethiopian descent, raised in Camden, NJ, and later moved to Pennsauken, NJ. The thesis paper, Nutrient-Exercise Timing: A Treatment Method for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, originated from his career goals and passion for medicine and public health. The prevention and management of several chronic metabolic diseases (e.g. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) requires healthy lifestyle choices. However, the social determinants of health can become obstacles in this pursuit. The social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, such as food insecurity, housing, and work conditions. Joshua has seen the social determinants of health firsthand as a Medical Scribe at an Endocrine Clinic. He aspires to become a physician who addresses health disparities in underserved communities through advocacy, research, and community service.

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Published

2023-07-18

How to Cite

Paulos, J. (2023). Nutrient-Exercise Timing: A Treatment Method for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. The Rutgers-Camden Undergraduate Review, 1(2), 15. Retrieved from https://rcur.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/rcur/article/view/2130

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): The Undergraduate Review - Fall 2020

Section

Articles