Walking reduces HbA1c in Type II diabetic patients
An interesting review
of different research studies found these results:
- Decreased HbA1c.
- Reduced body mass index.
- Lower diastolic blood pressure.
Interestingly, the
review noted no significant improvements in systolic blood pressure or
cholesterol levels. Other studies noted throughout this blog, on the other
hand, noted significant improvements in those categories.
The interesting
quotation was this: "Supervised walking was associated with a pronounced
decrease in HbA1c (WMD −0.58%, 95% CI: −0.93% to −0.23%), whereas
non-supervised walking was not." That means seek out a coach to keep you
consistent and focused.
Nordic walking and Type II diabetes: Ongoing research
Some results of
research about Nordic walking and Type II diabetes:
- Greater improvements in weight, body mass index, waist size, overall power, and oxygen uptake (VO2) the more participants stuck with the exercise plan.
- Improved sleep quality and body mass index led to the conclusion that Nordic walking is an effective low-cost exercise activity.
- Measurable fat reduction but no measurable reduction in HbA1c, the standard metric for patients.
- However, another study noted reductions in HbA1c, body weight, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, and heart rate.
- A study of women also showed reductions in HbA1c, body mass index, and weight as well as an increase in HDL (good) cholesterol and grip strength.
Overall conclusions:
- Get coaching. The commitment to meeting with your coach and the training your coach provides will help you get the most out of Nordic walking.
- Good news for PhD candidates. Because different studies showed no effect on HbA1c and also positive effect on HbA1c, research must continue.
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