The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a 12-week progressive resistance training program on the skeletal muscle function, glycemic control, functional capacity, and quality of life in the elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
49
Progressive resistance exercise training, 3 times a week for 12 weeks.
Participants in this arm will receive a brochure specific for type 2 diabetes mellitus about the general principles of exercise, nutrition, and diet. They are asked to maintain their activity level.
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Maximal muscle strength
This outcome measure includes upper and lower body maximal muscle strength.
Time frame: Twelve weeks
Physical body function
This outcome will be assessed by one minute sit-to-stand test and timed "Up and Go" test.
Time frame: Twelve weeks
Quality of life
This outcome measure will be assessed by the diabetes-specific questionnaire.
Time frame: Twelve weeks
Waist circumference
Time frame: Twelve weeks
Body mass index
This outcome measure includes the measurements of body height and body weight.
Time frame: Twelve weeks
Functional capacity
Peak oxygen consumption will be determined by graded exercise test to assess functional capacity.
Time frame: Twelve weeks
Blood biochemical parameters
This outcome measure includes the analysis of fasting glucose, glycated hemoglobin, lipid profile, C-reactive protein, and related metabolites.
Time frame: Twevle weeks
Muscle oxygenation
Muscle oxygenation will be assessed during exercise
Time frame: Twelve weeks
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