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- Title
Effectiveness of Structured Exercise Program on Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – A Pilot Study.
- Authors
Kumar, A. Sampath; Maiya, Arun G.; Shastry, B. A.; K., Vaishali; Hazari, Animesh; Jadhav, Radhika
- Abstract
Complications resulted due to diabetes are known to be a leading cause of morbidity & mortality among people. While this is a serious issue, it can be delayed and prevented by following a healthy diet and physical activity schedule along with prescribed medication. In the study conducted, a total of 12 T2DM male participants in the age group of 30 - 65 years included. The criteria of exclusion for the participants were those with T1DM, Respiratory disease, Neurological disorders, musculoskeletal problems. The average age of participants in the control group was 59.0±8.6 & 47.25±3.20 in the study group. The participants underwent a structured exercise program. The study showed a significant improvement in their fasting blood sugar (P<0.01) when compared to the control group & also there was also statistical difference seen in fasting insulin level (P<0.03) from pre-intervention to post-intervention.
- Publication
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2018, Vol 9, Issue 11, p88
- ISSN
0976-0245
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5958/0976-5506.2018.01430.4