Mixed
The combination of Aerobic Exercise (AEX) and Weight Loss (WL) produces additive improvements in both glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, superior to either intervention alone.
For older obese men, doing both aerobic exercise and losing weight is the best way to improve overall glucose health. Exercise improves how muscles use insulin, while weight loss helps your body handle sugar loads. Doing both provides the most comprehensive protection against diabetes.
The combined intervention of AEX and weight reduction improved both glucose responses to an oral glucose challenge and insulin-mediated glucose disposal.
Why this rating
RCT demonstrating superior outcomes across multiple metabolic endpoints (OGTT and Clamp) compared to single interventions and control.
Source
Distinct effects of aerobic exercise training and weight loss on glucose homeostasis in obese sedentary men
Donald R. Dengel et al. · Journal of Applied Physiology · 1996
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