Progressive resistance exercise improves glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review

Abstract

Progressive resistance exercise increases strength and leads to small reductions in glycosylated haemoglobin that are likely to be clinically significant for people with type 2 diabetes. Progressive resistance exercise is a feasible option in the management of glycaemia for this population.

Combining sitagliptin/metformin with a functional fiber delays diabetes progression in Zucker rats

“…Rats treated with PGXCS/MET had the lowest weight gain and fat mass; and comparable lean mass. Skeletal muscle is a major site for glucose disposal in the body (Irvine & Taylor 2009) and by maintaining lean mass in the context of reduced fat mass, a reduction in insulin resistance may have occurred in these rats. Adipose tissue mass, and perhaps more importantly the inflammatory cytokines released from adipose tissue, have been implicated in insulin resistance (Gutierrez et al 2009).…”

Diabetes, Nutrition, and Exercise

“…Eight weeks with 2 to 3 sessions of 45 minutes' duration of PRT exercise was sufficient to produce improvements in glycemic control. 44 In a systematic review of PRT in older people with diabetes, PRT generally had an effect on the musculoskeletal system, disease process, and body composition to varying degrees. Overall, PRT had the largest effect on the musculoskeletal measures (muscle size, strength, and quality defined as strength per unit of muscle mass), especially lower body muscles, followed by disease process measures (glycemic control and metabolic profile), whereas the smallest effect was seen on the body composition measures (body fat).…”

Diabetic foot care within the context of rehabilitation: keeping people with diabetic neuropathy on their feet. A narrative review

“…In their systematic review and meta-analysis Boulé et al 51 concluded that physical exercise significantly reduces glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) which is suggested to decrease the risk of diabetic complications. Further systematic reviews and meta-analyses have shown that both aerobic and progressive, resistive exercises have this beneficial exercise effect 52,53 . Therefore, in general physical therapy expertise is required for maintaining an appropriate physical exercise routine.…”