Exerscience: Exploring Physical Activity's Role in Diabetes and its Complications

Exercise is critical to the prevention and control of diabetes and represents an important area of health research. It's widely recognized, through clinical trials like the Da Qing study, that exercise interventions help reduce the risk of diabetes and its associated complications. Yet, applying these findings into practical, actionable guidelines remains a significant challenge. Current recommendations endorse around 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly, but nuances such as the best time for exercise or how it interacts with dietary intake are not detailed, leaving gaps in our approach to exercise regimen optimization.

This Research Topic aims to deepen the understanding of "exerscience", a term we introduce here following the concept of 'exerkine', to encapsulate the science of exercise in the context of diabetes. The goal is to uncover the molecular mechanisms by which exercise delivers its benefits and to better tailor intervention strategies to be more effective and adaptable for various populations. This involves exploring both the broad-scale health benefits and the intricate biological interactions that occur with regular physical activity in diabetic and prediabetic individuals.

To gather further insights in this innovative field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
o Detailed molecular pathways modulated by exercise that affect diabetes and its complications
o Personalized exercise prescriptions for preventing and managing diabetes
o The relationship between nutrient intake and exercise in metabolic control
o Compilations of longitudinal data on exercise and its long-term effects on diabetes
o Challenges in implementing current physical activity guidelines for diabetes patients
Contributions in the forms of Original Research and Systematic Review that explore these areas are highly encouraged to advance the field of exerscience.