Sex differences in postprandial glucose response to short bouts of exercise: A randomized controlled trial

Sex differences in the acute effect of stair-climbing on postprandial blood glucose levels: A randomized controlled trial

“…SPSS version 27 was used for all statistical analyses. Data for measures relating to blood glucose or lactate were normalized by body weight to account for size differences [ 14 ]. Blood glucose measurements were analyzed using a 4 (trial) by 5 (time) by 2 (sex) mixed design ANOVA with repeated measures.…”

“…Single, short, low to moderate intensity stair climbing and descending bouts (SCD) are an effective means of improving postprandial blood glucose, insulin levels, and insulin sensitivity following an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and mixed meal [ [9] , [10] , [11] ] with fewer barriers, including time, perceived exertion, cost, and self-efficacy, than other modes of exercise [ 12 ]. Previous research has shown SCD interventions after an OGTT are equally effective for males and females, and regardless of cardiorespiratory fitness levels [ 13 , 14 ]. Daily SCD has also been shown to be associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome [ 15 ].…”

“…Whether there are sex differences in the postprandial glucose attenuation following exercise interventions is important and would allow for more targeted public health strategies if necessary. Evidence of sex differences in postprandial glucose lowering exercise interventions is mixed [ 14 , [19] , [20] , [21] , [22] , [23] ]. A previous study found no sex differences in the postprandial blood glucose lowering effects of SCD following an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) [ 14 ] but potential sex differences with this intervention following a mixed meal have yet to be determined.…”

“…Evidence of sex differences in postprandial glucose lowering exercise interventions is mixed [ 14 , [19] , [20] , [21] , [22] , [23] ]. A previous study found no sex differences in the postprandial blood glucose lowering effects of SCD following an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) [ 14 ] but potential sex differences with this intervention following a mixed meal have yet to be determined. This previous intervention used an OGTT and thus lacked external validity as few individuals consume 75 g of dextrose without other food items or macronutrients.…”

Three minutes of moderate-intensity stair walking improves glucose and insulin but not insulin sensitivity or total antioxidant capacity

“…Moderate intensity has been used as a descriptor for these bouts throughout the manuscript. These bouts are also without sex differences or moderation by cardiorespiratory fitness levels [16,17]. The effect of these short, single bouts on insulin, TAC, and blood lactate are unknown.…”