Effects of Short-term Exercise Program on Blood Glucose, Lipids, and HbA۱c in Type ۲ Diabetes

OBJECTIVE: For decades, exercise has been considered as a cornerstone for managing diabetes. The current study aimed to determine the effects of short-term exercise on blood glucose, lipids and HbA۱C in type-۲ diabetes mellitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of ۶۱ diabetic patients were randomly selected. Later, subjects with capability of doing exercise took part in a special four-week exercise program. The blood glucose, lipid levels (before and after ۴ weeks) and HbA۱C (before and three months after exercise program) of ۳۲ subjects were measured and compared in the time scales. RESULTS: Our results showed a significant reduction in blood glucose and lipid concentrations. However, the reduction observed in HbA۱C was not significant (P=۰.۱۲). Comparison of pre- and post-exercise results demonstrated a significant improved glycemic control. CONCLUSION: The findings confirm the benefits of exercise training in type ۲ diabetic patients. There are many studies which support the importance of physical activities program in controlling and preventing the common metabolic disorder and its complication

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Diabetes ، Short-term exercise ، Blood glucose level ، HbA۱C