The Effect of Ganoderma Supplementation and Selected Exercise Training on Glycemic Control in Boys With Type 1 Diabetes

Background and Objectives Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of eight weeks of regular exercise training and Ganoderma supplementation on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes. Subjects and Methods In this quasi-experimental study, 40 boys with type 1 diabetes were selected and divided into 4 groups: 1) exercise, 2) supplement, 3) exercise & supplement 4) control. Exercises included 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week and each training session included selected exercises training. Ganoderma lucidum consumption for daily consumption of 20 grams of a brewed drink was consumed. Fasting blood sampling was performed 48 hours before and 72 hours after the intervention. Results A significant decrease was observed in 2Hour Post Prandial Glucose in the exercise & supplement group compared to the control group (P=0.018). Also Significant decrease was observed in HbA1c level in exercise (P=0.031) and exercise & supplement (P=0.043) compared to the control group. Conclusion According to the results, it can be said that combined exercise training can play an important role in the management of blood sugar in type 1 diabetes and the use of Ganoderma can increase the effectiveness of exercise in blood glycemic control along with exercise training.