Comparative effects of combined aerobic and resistance training versus high-intensity interval training on insulin resistance, glycaemic control, body composition and quality of life in type 2 diabetes: A 12-week randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise training is a cornerstone in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), yet direct comparisons between combined aerobic-resistance training (A + R) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) across clinical and patient-reported outcomes remain limited.

Objective

To compare the effects of A + R and HIIT on insulin resistance, glycaemic control, body composition, physical function, and quality of life in adults with T2DM, relative to standard care.

Design and participants

A single-centre, randomised controlled trial involving 90 participants with T2DM (aged 30-65 years), allocated to A + R, HIIT, or control groups.

Interventions

A + R consisted of moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance exercises, while HIIT comprised structured interval ses

SUBMITTER: Amaravadi SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694805 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature