Abstract:Introduction: Insulin resistance (IR) at the time of kidney transplant (KT) is the most significant risk factor for the development of post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) and is a strong predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients after KT. It is possible to improve long-term survival of grafts and patients by influencing just modifiable risk factors, including obesity and the associated IR. The aim of this work is to determine the effect of regular physical activity and lifestyle chan… Show more
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