Background and aims: Exercise training is a well-established therapeutic tool for treating type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study is to examine the beneficial effects of personalized sprint interval training (SIT) and combined aerobic endurance and resistance training (Com) on insulin resistance and glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) concentration in women with type 2 diabetes. Methods: Fifty-two overweight female type 2 diabetic patients (age 45-60 years and body mass index [BMI] > 30) with HbA1c value of 6.5% or higher and fasting blood glucose (FBG) ≥ 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) were selected. Participants were recruited from patients filed in the outpatient department of Shahrekord Hospital (Shahrekord, Iran) in 2016. The participants were assigned to SIT (n=17), Com (n=17), and control groups (n=18) according to HbA1c levels. The exercises included 10 weeks of Com and SIT. Results: HbA1c concentrations decreased significantly in SIT (P=0.002) and Com (P=0.006) groups. The dependent t-test revealed that differences were significant for the FBG in the SIT groups (P<0.001). Serum insulin levels showed significant increases in the SIT (P<0.001) and Com (P<0.001) groups. Data showed significant differences in homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in SIT (P<0.001) and Com (P<0.001) groups. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) test showed significant differences in serum insulin (F=3.622, P=0.02) and HOMA-IR (F=5.511, P=0.0001) levels and no significant difference in HbA1c (F=0.597, P=0.556) and FBG concentrations (F=1.853, P=0.171). Conclusion: Results highlight that individualized exercise training, independent of the mode of training, is effective in improving glycemic control in overweight patients with type 2 diabetes.
Introduction: Among the non-communicable diseases, cardiovascular diseases are among the most important causes of death, worldwide. Exercise, by modulating hematological factors and fat profile can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and their complications. This study compares the hematological factors and fat profiles between active and inactive male workers. Methods: To conduct this cross sectional and case-control study, a total of 82 workers from Mehriz Cement Factory were selected based on the available sampling method. According to Beck questionnaire, 48 workers assigned to the inactive and 34 workers assigned to the active group. After 12 hours from the last meal, 10 ml of venous blood of the workers was taken to analyze for hematologic variables (red blood cells, hematocrit, hemoglobin, white blood cells) and fat profile (Cholesterol, Triglyceride, HDL and LDL). To analyze the data, SPSS version 23 software and independent t-test was used.
Result:The results showed that red blood cells, hematocrit, and hemoglobin were significantly higher in the active group than the inactive group (P-Value ≤0.05). In addition, compared to the active group, triglyceride level in the inactive group was significantly higher (P-Value ≤0.05), but the levels of cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein were not significantly different between the two groups.
Conclusion:Since physical activity can improve hematological factors and fat profile, workers are recommended to take benefits from regular exercise.
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