Lead author Dr Pooya Soltani from Staffordshire University explained: “This study is important because people with diabetes often lack the motivation to exercise as a way to manage their condition. This is because exercise can lead to hypoglycaemia, which can be unpleasant and demotivating. We wanted to find out which types of exercise can cause hypoglycaemia.
For female patients, continuous exercise, such as jogging, is best.
There are two common forms of aerobic exercise: continuous exercise and interval training. To compare the effects of these two types of exercise on people with diabetes, researchers used a crossover design, allowing each participant to complete both types of exercise to compare the effects.
The trial involved 19 people with type 1 diabetes who were low in exercise. Each participant performed two 30-minute exercise sessions on separate days: one continuous session of moderate, steady-state exercise and one interval session that alternated between higher and lower intensities.
The authors collected data at three time points: before exercise, immediately after exercise, and 20 minutes after exercise, including blood glucose levels, heart rate, blood pressure, perceived exertion, and enjoyment.
They then compared responses between men and women, between training methods, and at different time points.
Results showed that continuous aerobic exercise was most effective for diabetic patients to improve glycemic control, especially in women.
Specifically as follows:
Continuous exercise , meaning maintaining a steady, moderate pace throughout your workout (like jogging for 30 minutes), significantly reduces blood sugar levels compared to interval training.
Interval training, which involves alternating between periods of higher and lower intensity (like alternating between jogging and walking), has also shown benefits but to a lesser extent, according to Study Finds.
Continuous aerobic exercise is most effective for diabetics to improve blood sugar control
Interestingly, the results revealed important differences between men and women with respect to exercise.
Overall, women had more stable blood sugar levels, with significant decreases mainly after continuous exercise.
In men, blood sugar levels decreased more after both types of exercise, especially after continuous exercise, and one patient even had hypoglycemia.
This suggests that for female patients, continuous exercise, such as running, is best, although both brisk walking and jogging can be effective starters.
In contrast, for men, interval training may be safer. The results suggest that for men whose blood sugar levels are not too high, interval training is better, says Dr. Jorge Luiz de Brito-Gomes from the University of São Francisco.
For male patients with higher initial blood sugar levels, continuous exercise, such as jogging, can be applied, but care must be taken to avoid sudden hypoglycemia.
However, it should be noted that before applying any new exercise method, you should consult your doctor.
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