Level of physical activity and barriers to exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is an important element in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management. The aims of this study were to assess the percentage of adults with T2DM who perform PA, according to the intensity level and to describe barriers to exercise and the association between metabolic control and other clinical variables.

Methods: Multicenter, observational, cross-sectional study.