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Combining exercises beneficial for diabetes patients
Combination aerobic exercise with a resistance training regime has been associated with improved glycemic levels among patients with type 2 diabetes.
A study in the November 24 issue of Journal Of the American Medical Association (JAMA) compared glycemic levels of physically active patients and the level of improvement was not seen among patients who performed either aerobic exercise or resistance training alone.
The report states: "The primary finding from this randomized, controlled exercise trial involving individuals with Type 2 diabetes is that although both resistance and aerobic training provide benefits, only the combination of the two were associated with reductions in HbA1c levels.
"Based on the results, patients with Type 2 diabetes who wish to maximize the effects of exercise on their glycemic control should perform both aerobic and resistance exercise." Details: JAMA website