A single bout of physical exercise improves 1-hour post-load plasma glucose in healthy young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Physical exercise is a key component in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and plays an important role in maintaining a healthy glucose metabolism even in healthy subjects. To date, no studies have investigated the effect of a single bout of aerobic physical exercise on glucose metabolism in young, moderately active, healthy adults.

Methods

We performed an OGTT 7 days before and 24 h after a single bout of physical exercise, to evaluate 1-hour post-load plasma glucose and surrogate indexes of insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion.

Results

Glucose levels were significantly reduced after exercise at baseline and one hour after glucose load; similarly, insulin was significantly lower 1 h after glucose load. We found a significant increase in the Matsuda index,

SUBMITTER: Moffa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785650 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature