Comparing between the efficacy of high intensity interval training and moderate intensity aerobic exercises on insulin resistance in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
The study aims at differentiating between high intensity interval training and moderate intensity continuous aerobic exercise in terms of their effect of Insulin resistance in patients diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. All participants will have lab analysis for Serum Homa-IR prior to intervention and after 1 month of treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
Patients will receive interval training exercise of high intensity. This includes several rounds that alternate between several minutes of high intensity movements to significantly increase the heart rate to at least 80% of one's maximum heart rate, followed by short periods of rest
Patients will receive moderate intensity continuous aerobic exercise (walking) for 40 minutes (preceded by 10 minutes warming up and followed by 5 minutes cooling down)
Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital
Cairo, Egypt
Elamahaba Specialized Charity Polyclinics
Cairo, Egypt
Trust Physical Therapy Center and Rehabilitation
Cairo, Egypt
Badr University in Cairo, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Outpatient Clinic
Cairo, Egypt
Insulin Resistance (Homa-IR)
Serum insulin resistance indicator (Homa-IR)
Time frame: 1 month
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.