Overview
Active videogames (AVGs) have been primarily studied in healthy individuals. In order to use the technology in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients, cardiovascular and enjoyment responses should be studied and compared with traditional exercises.
Active video games have similar positive health effects on the body as traditional exercises, such as on a treadmill, finds a new study. The researchers say these games could be used by type 1 diabetics as a more enjoyable way to stay active and manage their condition.
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Video Games Can Have Similar Health Benefits To Jogging In Diabetes And Heart Patients
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Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 3 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped.