The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Metabolic Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10446095

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Type 2 Diabetes, Exercise, High-intensity Interval Training, Moderate-intensity Continuous Training

Abstract

To examine the effect on body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic parameters in Type 2 diabetic patients participating in high-intensity interval training, versus Type 2 diabetic patients participating in moderate-intensity continuous training or not participating in any exercise sessions. This study is a systematic review and was conducted by scanning electronic databases (Pubmed and Web of Science) between January 2016 and October 2021, including randomized controlled studies and non-randomized controlled studies. The methodology for the electronic database systematic search was based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols. A total of 17 articles were included in the research. High-intensity interval training provided a significant increase in VO2peak and a significant decrease in HbA1c levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Regarding the changes in body composition of patients with type 2 diabetes, it was found that there was a decrease in body fat mass, while there was no significant improvement in body mass index and body weight indices. High-intensity interval training may have more positive effects on cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic parameters in patients with Type 2 diabetes than moderate-intensity continuous training. Many more randomized controlled experimental studies are needed to determine whether high-intensity interval training is better or not.

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2023-12-31

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GEZEN BÖLÜKBAŞ, M., Vatansever, Şerife, & Tiryaki Sönmez, R. G. (2023). The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Metabolic Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. IJPANH, 1(1), 11–27. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10446095

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