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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EXERCISE MODALITIES AND GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN TYPE 2 DIABETES.
M Ismail1, M Hassan2, A Gherdaoui3
11Shendi University College of Medical Laboratory, Clinical Chemistry, River Nile State, Sudan; 2Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE.
Georgian Medical News
|February 13, 2026
Summary
Regular physical activity significantly improves glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes patients. Resistance training shows the most benefits, supporting its integration into diabetes care.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Health
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is linked to elevated cardiovascular risk.
- Physical inactivity exacerbates metabolic dysfunction in T2DM patients.
- Understanding physical activity's impact on cardiometabolic markers in UAE T2DM patients is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between physical activity status and cardiometabolic markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in the UAE.
- To compare metabolic profiles between active and sedentary T2DM individuals.
- To explore the effects of different exercise types on metabolic health in T2DM.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 185 T2DM patients in UAE (Jan-Oct 2025).
- Participants stratified into active (≥150 min/week) and sedentary groups.
- Assessed anthropometrics, fasting glucose, HbA1c, Fructosamine, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, and lipid profile; analyzed using Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman's correlation.
Main Results:
- Active T2DM patients showed significantly lower BMI, fasting glucose, HbA1c, Fructosamine, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR compared to sedentary patients.
- Resistance training subgroup exhibited the most favorable metabolic profile (lowest HbA1c, BMI, HOMA-IR).
- Positive correlations found between BMI and glycemic markers/insulin resistance indices.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity is strongly associated with improved glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and body composition in T2DM.
- Resistance training appears particularly beneficial for metabolic health in T2DM.
- Findings support incorporating regular physical activity into diabetes management strategies.
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