Research
Hormonal
Aerobic exercise training significantly improves insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and fasting serum glucose levels in individuals with Type II Diabetes.
Regular aerobic exercise directly improves how your body uses insulin and lowers your fasting blood glucose levels. This is a key benefit of exercise for managing Type II Diabetes, alongside improving overall fitness and HbA1c.
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Homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was also improved with exercise MD: -1.02, 95% CI -1.77, -0.28; p value = 0.007; as was fasting serum glucose MD: -12.53 mmol/l, 95% CI -18.94, -6.23; p value <0.0001
Why this rating
Meta-analysis with significant p-values for both outcomes.
Source
Clinical outcomes and glycaemic responses to different aerobic exercise training intensities in type II diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Aimee Grace et al. · Cardiovascular Diabetology · 2017
Meta-analysis · 27 studiesCited 178×
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