The Claim

Twelve weeks of combined aerobic and resistance training in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with increased serum interleukin-33 levels, which are linked to reduced inflammation and improved insulin sensitivity.

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 higher levels of interleukin-33 in the blood, which corresponds to lower inflammation and better insulin sensitivity.

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Twelve weeks of combined aerobic and resistance training in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with increased serum interleukin-33 levels, which may contribute to reduced inflammation and improved insulin sensitivity.

Why this might work

When a person does regular walking and light weightlifting, their immune cells reduce a signal called TLR4, which turns down a fire alarm system inside cells called NF-κB. This lowers the production of inflammatory chemicals like IL-18 and raises a calming signal called IL-33. The rise in IL-33 further blocks the fire alarm system and reduces overall inflammation, allowing insulin to work better and blood sugar to drop.

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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

    In people with type 2 diabetes, doing 12 weeks of walking and light weightlifting raised a helpful protein called interleukin-33, which helps calm down body inflammation and makes insulin work better.

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