Effects of exercise therapy on type 2 diabetes patients in the working mode of " combination of physical and health"

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise combined with resistance exercise on blood sugar and constitution in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods Fifty eligible subjects in community type 2 diabetes database were randomly selected and a model intervention group of " 1+ 2+ 1" was established.The regular exercise intervention was conducted for six months by combining aerobic exercise with resistance exercise.The fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, heart rate, body mass and fat mass before and after intervention were compared by paired t test.Changes in related physical indicators. Results After 6 month of exercise therapy, fasting blood glucose of subjects reduced from (8.58±4.40) mmol/L to (6.29±1.72) mmol/L(P=0.032). Body weight also reduced from (62.44±7.35) Kg to (60.70±7.54) Kg(P=0.008). In physical quality related indexes, fat mass decreased significantly, while protein content increased significantly.There were no changes in muscle mass and fat free body weight.In addition, grip strength and flexion range of subjects significantly increased after exercise therapy.Comprehensive score of physical quality of subjects increased from (73.25±5.65) to (75.48±5.04)(P=0.010). Conclusion Exercise therapy of aerobic exercise combined with resistant exercise can effectively reduce blood glucose, body weight and fat mass, increase muscle strength, flexibility and physical quality.This also reflects that the community-led " health and physical integration" mode of work is an effective means to manage chronic diseases and enhance the physical fitness of residents. Key words: Combination of physical and health; Aerobic exercise; Resistant exercise; Type 2 diabetes