A carefully controlled exercise programme has been shown to be beneficial to patients with asthma or bronchitis. Exercise may be of benefit after myocardial infarction in reducing the oxygen requirements of residual heart muscle for a given workload. Hypoglycemia is a complication that must be carefully watched. It should involve the large muscle groups of the legs and upper body and should be performed frequently. Because the majority of these patients are obese and are often sedentary, the development of an exercise program can present a considerable challenge.
Exercise associated with dietary control is useful in dealing with obesity.
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