Doing a mix of walking, strength, and balance exercises three times a week for two months likely improves how the body uses insulin in older adults who are overweight, reducing diabetes risk. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Scientific Claim

An 8-week multicomponent exercise program (aerobic, resistance, and balance exercises three times weekly) likely decreases insulin resistance (p=0.01) in 40 overweight older adults.

Original Statement

“insulin resistance (p=0.01) decreased”

From study:Investigating the Effect of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Adropin, Endothelial Function, Insulin Resistance, and Sleep Quality in Overweight Older Adults (a Link With Physiological Indexes and Sleep Quality): Results of a Randomized Controlled Study.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

overstated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

probability

Can suggest probability/likelihood

Assessment Explanation

The study is an RCT, but small sample size (n=40) and unknown blinding status limit confidence. Definitive verbs like 'decreases' are overstated; 'likely decreases' or 'associated with' is more appropriate.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Investigating the Effect of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Adropin, Endothelial Function, Insulin Resistance, and Sleep Quality in Overweight Older Adults (a Link With Physiological Indexes and Sleep Quality): Results of a Randomized Controlled Study.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Investigating the Effect of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Adropin, Endothelial Function, Insulin Resistance, and Sleep Quality in Overweight Older Adults (a Link With Physiological Indexes and Sleep Quality): Results of a Randomized Controlled Study.

Score: 47

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2023-0168

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