Effect of the intervention of different methods of training on postprandial blood glucose of type 2 diabetics

Abstract

Introduction: Postprandial glycemia (PPG) has been highlighted as a parameter for evaluation of metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and physical exercise being an important tool to assist the control of this glycemia. Objective: To evaluate the intervention of different methods of training on GPP control of type 2 diabetics. Methods: Seventeen patients with T2D participated during three months, three times per week, in sessions composed of aerobic, strength and combined training. To measure PPG, the diabetics were in fasting state by 8 to 12 h and received a standardized breakfast of 300 kcal. After one hour PPG was measured by glucometer. Results: Resistance training showed a trend towards improvement of PPG (198.7±45.3 vs. 179.5±9.2) Conclusion: We found that Aerobic and combined methods of training were not effective on PPG control, however, resistance training showed a positive trend towards these values.