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Published on: July 5, 2017
A 16-Week Home-Based Progressive Resistance Tube Training Among Older Adults With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: Effect on
Theng Choon Ooi1, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin1,2, Seng Cheong Loke3
1Center for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Home-based resistance tube training significantly improved glycemic control and reduced systolic blood pressure in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This 16-week progressive resistance training (PRT) program demonstrated positive effects without adverse events.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Exercise Physiology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Aerobic exercise is known to improve glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
- Elastic resistance training offers a low-cost, portable, and versatile option for home-based strength training, particularly for older adults with T2DM.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a 16-week home-based progressive resistance training (PRT) program using resistance tubes on glucose homeostasis and cardiovascular risk factors in older adults with T2DM.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental trial involving 70 participants (aged 61.68 ± 5.50 years) with T2DM, assigned to an intervention (n=35) or control (n=35) group.
- The intervention group engaged in 16 weeks of home-based PRT using resistance tubes.
Main Results:
- Significant reductions in HbA1c (-1.34% points) and fasting blood glucose (-1.30 mmol/L) were observed (p < 0.001).
- Systolic blood pressure decreased significantly (-1.42 mmHg, p < 0.05).
- No significant changes were noted in lipid profiles, diastolic blood pressure, resting heart rate, or ankle-brachial index.
Conclusions:
- Sixteen weeks of home-based PRT with resistance tubes can effectively improve glycemic control and reduce systolic blood pressure in older adults with T2DM.
- This intervention is safe and well-tolerated, with no reported adverse events.
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