The Claim

Twelve weeks of combined aerobic and resistance training in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with reduced expression of Toll-like receptor 4 and NF-κBp65 in mononuclear cells and lower serum interleukin-18 levels.

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

In adults with type 2 diabetes, 12 weeks of combined aerobic and resistance exercise is associated with decreased levels of Toll-like receptor 4 and NF-κBp65 in immune cells and reduced interleukin-18 in the blood.

See the scientific wording

Twelve weeks of combined aerobic and resistance training in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with reduced expression of Toll-like receptor 4 and NF-κBp65 in mononuclear cells and lower serum interleukin-18 levels, suggesting a modulation of chronic low-grade inflammation.

Why this might work

Physical training reduces the number of TLR4 receptors on immune cells, which stops a chain reaction that normally turns on inflammation genes. This turns down the production of IL-18, a key inflammatory signal, and increases a calming signal called IL-33, which further blocks inflammation. The result is less chronic inflammation in the body.

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What the research says

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

    In people with type 2 diabetes, doing 12 weeks of walking or cycling plus light weight training lowered harmful inflammatory proteins in their blood and immune cells, which means their body’s chronic inflammation got better.

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