The Claim

In obese adults with type 2 diabetes, a one-year program combining caloric restriction and 12 weeks of supervised structured exercise training is associated with a 7% reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an 8% reduction in fat mass, a 14% increase in VO2max, and a 13% increase in HDL-cholesterol.

Source: One-year caloric restriction and 12-week exercise training intervention in obese adults with type 2 diabetes: emphasis on metabolic control and resting metabolic rate

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

In obese adults with type 2 diabetes, a year-long program that includes eating fewer calories and 12 weeks of supervised exercise is linked to measurable improvements in blood sugar control, body fat, aerobic fitness, and healthy cholesterol levels.

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In obese adults with type 2 diabetes, a one-year program combining caloric restriction and 12 weeks of supervised structured exercise training is associated with a 7% reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an 8% reduction in fat mass, a 14% increase in VO2max, and a 13% increase in HDL-cholesterol, suggesting that combined lifestyle interventions may improve metabolic health markers in this population.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: One-year caloric restriction and 12-week exercise training intervention in obese adults with type 2 diabetes: emphasis on metabolic control and resting metabolic rate

    This study found that when obese people with type 2 diabetes eat less and do supervised exercise for 12 weeks over a year, their blood sugar, body fat, fitness, and good cholesterol all get better — just like the claim says.

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