Trial reportDiabetologia2022
Effects of progressive resistance training in individuals with type 2 diabetic polyneuropathy: a randomised assessor-blinded controlled trial.
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Resistance Training in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative effects of different intensities of aerobic and resistance exercise on glycemic control and cardiorespiratory fitness in middle-aged older patients with type 2 diabetes: a network meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Association between diabetic peripheral neuropathy and lower limb muscle strength in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of diabetes investigation · 2025Pooled it
- Exploring the exercise for enhancing postural control, gait, and muscle strength in older adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in aging · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of exercise on musculoskeletal function and clinical outcomes in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Which intervention is optimal to control blood glucose and improve physical performance in the elderly living with type 2 diabetes mellitus? A network meta-analysis.Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- Therapeutic Interventions to Improve Static Balance in Type 2 DiabetesMellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Current diabetes reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Braking Time and Cognitive, Visual, and Motor Determinants in Older Drivers With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With and Without Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of diabetes · 2026Article
- Effects of different exercise programmes on ankle stiffness, muscle strength, and plantar pressure distribution in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy: a single-blind randomised controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Can diabetic peripheral neuropathy influence the final outcome of physical performance after a combined training program in older adults? A double-blind quasi-experimental study.Physiological reports · 2026Article
- Protective Role of Physical Exercise and Exercise-Induced FNDC5/Irisin in Combating Diabetes-Related Cognitive Impairment and Autonomic and Peripheral Neuropathies: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of diabetes research · 2026Review
- Kinesiophobia in stroke patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study based on latent profile analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Article
- Brain over muscle: central mechanisms predominate in gait impairment among older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Article
- The effects of resistance training on hemoglobin A1c, body mass index, and muscle strength in patients with diabetes mellitus based on age (middle-aged and older adults): a systematic review and meta-analysis.Osong public health and research perspectives · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of various exercise types in reducing fall risk among older adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2025Review
- The global and regional burden of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.Nature reviews. Neurology · 2025Review
- Mechanism underlying the effects of exercise against type 2 diabetes: A review on research progress.World journal of diabetes · 2024Review
- New perspectives in diabetic neuropathy.Neuron · 2023Review
- Effect of strength training on functional outcomes and strength in patients with polyneuropathy: A scoping review.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
- Balance Problems in the Elderly with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review.Journal of mid-life healthReview
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11 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
aims/hypothesisThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of progressive resistance training (PRT) on muscle strength, intraepidermal nerve fibre density (IENFD) and motor function in individuals with type 2 diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) and to compare potential adaptations to those of individuals with type 2 diabetes without DPN and healthy controls.
methodsThis was an assessor-blinded trial conducted at the Neurology department, Aarhus University Hospital. Adults with type 2 diabetes, with and without DPN and healthy control participants were randomised to either supervised PRT or non-PRT for 12 weeks. Allocation was concealed by a central office unrelated to the study. The co-primary outcomes were muscle strength in terms of the peak torque of the knee and ankle extensors and flexors, and IENFD. Secondary outcome measures included the 6 min walk test (6MWT), five-time sit-to-stand test (FTSST) and postural stability index obtained by static posturography.
resultsA total of 109 individuals were enrolled in three groups (type 2 diabetes with DPN [n = 42], type 2 diabetes without DPN [n = 32] and healthy control [n = 35]). PRT resulted in muscle strength gains of the knee extensors and flexors in all three groups using comparative analysis (DPN group, PRT 10.3 ± 9.6 Nm vs non-PRT -0.4 ± 8.2 Nm; non-DPN group, PRT 7.5 ± 5.8 Nm vs non-PRT 0.6 ± 8.8 Nm; healthy control group, PRT 6.3 ± 9.0 Nm vs non-PRT -0.4 ± 8.4 Nm; p<0.05, respectively). Following PRT the DPN group improved the 6MWT (PRT 34.6 ± 40.9 m vs non-PRT 2.7 ± 19.6 m; p=0.001) and the FTSST (PRT -1.5 ± 2.2 s vs non-PRT 1.5 ± 4.6 s; p=0.02). There was no change in IENFD following PRT in any of the groups. CONCLUSIONS/
interpretationPRT improved muscle strength of the knee extensors and flexors and motor function in individuals with type 2 diabetic polyneuropathy at levels comparable with those seen in individuals with diabetes without DPN and healthy control individuals, while no effects were observed in IENFD.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03252132
fundingResearch reported in this paper is part of the International Diabetic Neuropathy Consortium (IDNC) research programme, supported by a Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Program grant (grant no. NNF14OC0011633) and Aarhus University.
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