The Claim

Twelve weeks of combined aerobic and resistance training at moderate intensity (40–60% VO2max, 50–60% 1RM, 3–5 sessions per week) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with significantly lower postprandial blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and insulin resistance index compared to standard care alone.

Source: Effects of combined aerobic and resistance training on the glycolipid metabolism and inflammation levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus

What the research says

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In plain English

Adults with type 2 diabetes who complete 12 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance exercise three to five times per week have lower blood glucose after meals, lower glycated hemoglobin, and lower insulin resistance than those receiving standard care alone.

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Twelve weeks of combined aerobic and resistance training at moderate intensity (40–60% VO2max, 50–60% 1RM, 3–5 sessions per week) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with significantly lower postprandial blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and insulin resistance index compared to standard care alone, suggesting a meaningful improvement in glycolipid metabolism.

Why this might work

Physical activity reduces a specific inflammatory signal in immune cells, which lowers a key protein that triggers inflammation. This drop in inflammation allows insulin to work better in muscle and fat tissue, so blood sugar drops after meals. Less inflammation also means less sugar sticks to proteins in the blood, lowering long-term blood sugar markers.

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What the research says

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  1. Study: Effects of combined aerobic and resistance training on the glycolipid metabolism and inflammation levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus

    People with type 2 diabetes who did a mix of walking/cycling and light weightlifting for 12 weeks, three to five times a week, had better blood sugar control and less insulin resistance than those who only took medicine and ate healthy. The exercise made a real difference.

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