Adherence
Continuous low-to-moderate-intensity (LI) endurance exercise is equally effective as moderate-to-high-intensity (HI) exercise at lowering blood HbA1c in obese type 2 diabetes patients when total energy expenditure is matched.
If you have type 2 diabetes and are obese, you do not need to exercise at a high intensity to lower your HbA1c. You can achieve the same blood sugar benefits by exercising at a lower intensity for a longer duration, as long as you burn the same amount of energy. This approach may be easier to stick with long-term because it is less physically demanding and leads to fewer dropouts.
Continuous low- to moderate-intensity exercise training is as effective as moderate- to high-intensity exercise training at lowering blood HbA1c in obese type 2 diabetes patients.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with a relevant population (obese T2D), though sample size is moderate (n=50) and dropout was higher in HI group.
Source
Continuous low- to moderate-intensity exercise training is as effective as moderate- to high-intensity exercise training at lowering blood HbA1c in obese type 2 diabetes patients
Dominique Hansen et al. · Diabetologia · 2009
DOI 10.1007/s00125-009-1354-3
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