SynthesisCardiovascular diabetology2017
Clinical outcomes and glycaemic responses to different aerobic exercise training intensities in type II diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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68 citing papers in PubMed, 13 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effect of Nordic Walking on Anthropometrics, Glycemia, and Lipid Profile in Adults With Prediabetes or Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of diabetes research · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative effectiveness of different exercise modality on glycaemic control and lipid profile for prediabetes: systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Pooled it
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- Physical exercise as treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes: a rapid review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Pooled it
- Association between physical exercise and all-cause and CVD mortality in patients with diabetes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.African health sciences · 2022Pooled it
- Exercise Interventions Combined With Dietary Supplements in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients-A Systematic Review of Relevant Health Outcomes.Frontiers in nutrition · 2022Pooled it
- Comparing the reporting and conduct quality of exercise and pharmacological randomised controlled trials: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2021Pooled it
- Effect of exercise training on heart rate variability in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Physical Activity Promotes Health and Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality in Depressed Populations: A Literature Overview.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- Effectiveness of high-intensity interval training on glycemic control and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2019Pooled it
- Exercise training and endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis.Cardiovascular diabetology · 2018Pooled it
- The effect of exercise training on clinical outcomes in patients with the metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Cardiovascular diabetology · 2017Pooled it
- Endurance exercise intervention reduces vegetable intake which compromises the achievement of glycemic benefit: a randomized controlled, three-period crossover trial.Nutrition & diabetes · 2026Trial
- Impact of diverse aerobic exercise plans on glycemic control, lipid levels, and functional activity in stroke patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Trial
- A Comparative Study of Health Efficacy Indicators in Subjects with T2DM Applying Power Cycling to 12 Weeks of Low-Volume High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training.Journal of diabetes research · 2022Trial
- Effects of 1 year of exercise training versus combined exercise training and weight loss on body composition, low-grade inflammation and lipids in overweight patients with coronary artery disease: a randomized trial.Cardiovascular diabetology · 2019Trial
- Effects of combined training with different intensities on vascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes: a 1-year randomized controlled trial.Cardiovascular diabetology · 2019Trial
- Effect of all-extremity high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training on aerobic fitness in middle-aged and older adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial.Experimental gerontology · 2019Trial
- Human skeletal muscle macrophages increase following cycle training and are associated with adaptations that may facilitate growth.Scientific reports · 2019Trial
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Abstract
aimsTo establish if aerobic exercise training is associated with beneficial effects on clinical outcomes and glycaemic profile in people with type II diabetes.
methodsA systematic search was conducted to identify studies through a search of MEDLINE (1985 to Sept 1, 2016, Cochrane Controlled Trials Registry (1966 to Sept 1, 2016), CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Science Citation Index. The search strategy included a mix of MeSH and free text terms for related key concepts. Searches were limited to prospective randomized or controlled trials of aerobic exercise training in humans with type II diabetes, aged >18 years, lasting >2 weeks.
resultsOur analysis included 27 studies (38 intervention groups) totalling 1372 participants, 737 exercise and 635 from control groups. The studies contain data from 39,435 patient-hours of exercise training. Our analyses showed improvements with exercise in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1C%) MD: -0.71%, 95% CI -1.11, -0.31; p value = 0.0005. There were significant moderator effects; for every additional week of exercise HbA1C% reduces between 0.009 and 0.04%, p = 0.002. For those exercising at vigorous intensity peak oxygen consumption (peak VO
conclusionsOur analysis support existing guidelines that for those who can tolerate it, exercise at higher intensity may offer superior fitness benefits and longer program duration will optimize reductions in HbA1C%.
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