The effect of 12 weeks of combined training (resistance + aerobic) on serum levels of some cardiovascular risk factors in female patients with type 2 diabetes

Mohammadi, Mohammad; Alirezaei, Mahsa; Rostaei, Gohar

doi:10.22054/nass.2025.88111.1183

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of human Sciences, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran.

² BSc in Physical Education and sport sciences, Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of human Sciences, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.22054/nass.2025.88111.1183

Abstract

Purpose: In many countries, type 2 diabetes has emerged as a chronic non-communicable disease. Type 2 diabetes is usually associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors. The role of physical activity has been proven as a useful intervention in the prevention, management and treatment of type 2 diabetes. The aim of the present study was to study the effect of 12 weeks of combined training (resistance + aerobic) on serum levels of some cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. Method: In this study, 22 individuals with type 2 diabetes, aged 30 to 60 years, participated. The subjects were randomly assigned to one of two combined training and control groups, 11 in number. The training program assigned to each group was carried out for 12 weeks and three sessions per week. To investigate the dependent variables, blood samples were taken from all subjects one day before and 48 hours after the last training session. Data analysis was performed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests (P<0.50). Results: After 12 weeks of participation in sports activities, the mean total cholesterol (p=0.001), low-density lipoprotein (p=0.001), triglyceride (p=0.011), and body mass index (p=0.01) in the combined training group (resistance + aerobic) significantly decreased, and high-density lipoprotein levels (p=0.036) in this group significantly increased after training interventions. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, it seems that combined training improves the body's lipid profile by significantly reducing the levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, triglyceride, and body mass index. Therefore, combined exercises are recommended as an effective intervention in reducing cardiovascular risk factors in type two diabetic patients.

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Main Subjects

Exercise Physiology

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The effect of 12 weeks of combined training (resistance + aerobic) on serum levels of some cardiovascular risk factors in female patients with type 2 diabetes

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