The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks' increased daily physical activity versus diet restriction on regional fat distribution, insulin sensitivity and adipokines including retinol binding protein-4 (RBP-4), leptin, adiponectin, and a new marker, adiponectin to leptin ratio (AL ratio), in type 2 diabetic women.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
70
Two session of education for exercise and diet. \----------- Exercise: 30min/day x 4/week Diet: ideal body weight x 30\~35kcal/day
Education for diet and exercise every 2 weeks \----------- Dietary calorie restriction: reduce their usual intake by -500kcal/day
Education for diet and exercise every 2 weeks \----------- Exercise: more than 60min/day of exercise with moderate activity level twice per day
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Education for diet and exercise every 2 weeks \----------- Exercise education like as exercise group and diet education like as diet group