Study of types of exercise training on selected factors in type 2 diabetes

Abstract

Different exercise training can have different effects on the control and treatment of diabetes, therefore, the aim of the present study was to study types of exercise training on factors related to type 2 diabetes. The research method was descriptive-library and a search was conducted in Magiran, Google scholar, Science Direct, and PubMed databases with the keywords Insulin sensitivity, diabetes, High-intensity interval training, resistance training, exercise training and HbA1c, resistance training, high-intensity interval training, aerobic training, combined exercise, type 2 diabetes and insulin sensitivity to retrieve articles published in the period from 2010 to 2025. Aerobic exercise, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can have faster effects on blood sugar control and reduction in patients, however, the positive effects of resistance training remain for a longer period of time. According to the results of the study, we conclude that the beneficial effects of resistance training can last for a longer time compared to endurance training, both aerobic and resistance training improve insulin action and are effective in blood glucose management and quality of life. Of course, it should be noted that to benefit from these benefits, exercise must be done regularly and continuously, | Therefore, it is recommended that medical and sports specialists pay attention to the importance of the type and form of exercise when presenting exercise programs to diabetic patients.