Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Motivate Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity (PA) is associated with a lower risk of several types of cancers. However, two-thirds of overweight/obese adults are not sufficiently active; this, in combination with the unfavorable effect of excess body weight, puts them at a greater risk for cancer. One reason that these individuals do not engage in enough PA may be their lack of motivation to change their current behavior due to the perception of putting in effort for possible future gain without obvious short-term benefits. There is a need for innovative ways to help individuals recognize the immediate health benefits of PA and thus increase their motivation.

Methods

This pilot intervention tested a PA education module that included a one-on-one counseling session highlighting the a

SUBMITTER: Liao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7958438 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature