The Effects of Two Exercise Methods Combined (Strength-Aerobic) and Sprint Intensity on New Parameters of Cardio-Metabolic Risk in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of different exercise Modalities on Lipid profile, Metabolic syndrome score, lipid accumulation product,Visceral Fat Indexin women with type 2 diabetes. 52 women with type 2 diabetes (aged 45-60 years old, HbA1c≥6.5%) were randomly divided into three groups:SIT (n =17) and combination (n =17) and control (n = 18). exercises were performed for 10 weeks. Lipid profile, metabolic syndrome score, VAI, and LAP were measured before and 10 weeks after exercise. T-test was used for intra-group comparisons and one-way ANOVA was used for between-group comparison. Only levels of LDL (P=0.02) and cholesterol (P<0.001) were significantly lower in SIT group. There was no between groups significant difference in HDL and LDL and triglyceride (P> 0.05); there was a significant decrease in the cholesterol level in both groups (P=0.001). The scores of metabolic syndrome were significantly decreased in the SIT group (P<0.001), In the between groups outcomes, there was a significant change in (SIT and combination) and SIT and control (P<0.001). Significant changes were observed in the LAP (P=0.001) and VAI (P<0.001) in the SIT group and the combination group (P<0.001) and (P=0.002), The largest inter-group changes in SIT was observed for both indicators. Both exercises have had a positive effect on reducing cardiovascular risk factors, so for better results, longer duration exercises and more intensity are recommended.