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ReviewCurrent diabetes reviews2025

Unraveling the Therapeutic Potential of Muscle Strengthening Exercises for Reversing Diabetes Mellitus.

Haajeera Samsudeen, Shree Pavithra De Varaj, Krishnaveni Kandasamy

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Review in Current diabetes reviews, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Haajeera SamsudeenDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, J.K.K.Nattraja College of Pharmacy, Kumarapalayam, 638183, India.ORCID 0009-0003-2751-8707
Shree Pavithra De VarajDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, J.K.K.Nattraja College of Pharmacy, Kumarapalayam, 638183, India.
Krishnaveni KandasamyDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College for Women, Sangagiri, Salem, Kumarapalayam, 638183, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMillions of people worldwide are affected by the serious consequences of diabetes mellitus, which is a major global health concern. We analyze the possibility of muscle- strengthening activities as an appropriate therapeutic strategy for controlling the progression of diabetes mellitus in this comprehensive review. In this review, we explore the molecular processes underlying the glucose uptake in skeletal muscle, revealing how exercise can improve insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis. METHODOLOGY: Articles published between 2010 and 2023 were analyzed in detail by using bibliographic databases like PubMed, Medline, and Scopus. The most commonly searched terms were "muscle strengthening exercises," "diabetes mellitus," "insulin resistance," "glucose uptake," "skeletal muscle," and even "exercise therapy." The inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and systematic reviews. This allowed for the selection of sources that were related to the topic at hand and were reliable.

resultsThis review highlights the benefits of exercise for diabetes mellitus, elucidating the positive effects of acute and regular exercise on glucose uptake in skeletal muscle. It also analyzes the impact of various exercise modalities, including aerobic and resistance exercises, on glucose metabolism in individuals with and without type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, this review examines the effectiveness of combining aerobic and resistance training for optimal diabetes management.

conclusionOur analysis reveals promising evidence supporting the role of resistance training in diabetes mellitus reversal. Regular resistance exercise has been shown to improve glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and muscle function in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Combining aerobic and resistance exercises appears to be more effective than single-mode training in managing blood glucose levels and enhancing overall metabolic health. However, potential contraindications for exercise in diabetes patients, along with barriers to implementing resistance training, warrant careful consideration.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Insulin ResistanceMuscle, SkeletalResistance TrainingBlood GlucoseExerciseExercise TherapyHumansMuscle StrengthBlood Glucoseaerobic exerciseDiabetes mellitusglycemic controlmetabolic health.muscle-strengthening exercisesresistance training

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