Research
Metabolic adaptation
bMVPA performed in the afternoon is associated with a greater reduction in HbA1c compared to inactive individuals, with a reduction of -0.22%.
Practitioners may consider recommending afternoon physical activity to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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The afternoon group had the greatest HbA1c reduction versus inactive (-0.22% [95%CI -0.39%, -0.06%]), the magnitude of which was 30-50% larger than the other groups.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Association of Timing of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity With Changes in Glycemic Control Over 4 Years in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes From the Look AHEAD Trial
Jingyi Qian et al. · Diabetes Care · 2023
cohort · n=2416Cited 50×
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