The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has grown in recent decades. Risk factors for developing DM have been well established in clinical studies. Among these, sedentary lifestyles, aging and obesity stand out. DM, defined by increased plasma glucose concentration, is commonly accompanied by cardiovascular alterations such as hypertension, coronary disease, heart failure, and cardiac autonomic neuropathy. As cardiovascular diseases are currently the main causes of death and morbidity, studies aimed at better understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms inherent in DM are […]