A pilot randomised controlled trial of resistance exercise bands in the management of sedentary subjects with type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2009 Mar;83(3):e68-71. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2008.12.009. Epub 2009 Jan 20.

Abstract

We conducted a 4-month randomised controlled trial of home-based resistance training using exercise bands, amongst people with type 2 diabetes and co-morbidities limiting aerobic exercise capacity. The intervention did not improve HbA1c, anthropometric variables or functional capacity. We conclude that short-term use of exercise bands does not improve glycaemic control.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aerobiosis
  • Aged
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / psychology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / rehabilitation*
  • Diet, Diabetic
  • Emotions
  • Exercise*
  • Female
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Life Style*
  • Male
  • Mental Health
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain / physiopathology
  • Pilot Projects
  • Resistance Training* / instrumentation
  • Resistance Training* / methods

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents