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Combined endurance and strength training in type 2 diabetes and overweight

Subject: Combined endurance and strength training in type 2 diabetes with overweight

What this means

Combined endurance and strength training improved BMI, HbA1c (long-term blood sugar), blood pressure, inflammation markers, fitness and quality of life more than the comparison group. Resting heart rate did not differ.

Al-Mhanna SB, Batrakoulis A, Wan Ghazali WS, Mohamed M, Aldayel A, Alhussain MH, Afolabi HA, Wada Y, Gülü M, Elkholi S, Abubakar BD, Rojas-Valverde D · 2024 · PeerJ 12:e17525

What does this rating mean?

Limited, mixed or hard-to-translate evidence. Useful as direction, not as a rule.

Findings

Effects of combined training on blood-sugar regulation, blood pressure, inflammation markers, fitness and quality of life in this patient group.

Who this applies to

Adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity, on average 57 years old.

Size of the research

20 studies with a total of 1,192 participants.

What to keep in mind

The studies had an uncertain risk of bias and the quality of evidence was low. The summary does not explain what the comparison group received.

Practical conclusion for REZA

Included because part of REZA's client base deals with this. REZA does not treat conditions and coordinates with the treating physician in these cases.

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Methodology

Systematic review with meta-analysis

Original source

DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17525 · PMID: 38887616

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This information is general education about scientific research. It is not personal medical advice and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a doctor or other healthcare professional. If you have symptoms, a medical condition or take medication, consult your GP or treating professional before changing your training or nutrition.