Exercise improves glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A summary of meta-analysis and systematic reviews

An optimal level and dose of physical activity are essential in the clinical management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and related health complications. Exercise training decreases glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels to an extent that lessen the risk of T2DM-associated health complications among T2DM patients.[1] A well-supervised exercise training of >150 minutes per week leads to larger HbA1c drops, however, exercise training when combined with dietary modifications was associated with lower HbA1c among patients with T2DM.[2] Combined aerobic and resistance exercise could be more effective in improving glycemic regulation and reducing blood lipids in patients with T2DM.[3