Effect of Aerobic Training with Resveratrol Supplementation on Inflammatory Markers and Insulin Resistance in Women with Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus

The use of supplements and exercise to treat metabolic diseases and disorders has become popular; Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise and resveratrol supplementation on some inflammatory markers and insulin resistance in women with type 2 diabetes.

The present study was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design. Twenty-four women with type 2 diabetes were voluntarily and randomly divided into three groups: supplement, exercise + supplement (400 mg resveratrol) and control group. Subjects practiced for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week, and each session lasted 40 to 60 minutes with an intensity of 45-65% of the reserve heart rate. Data analysis was performed using analysis of covariance and paired t-test at the significant level (P <0.005).

The combination of aerobic exercise and resveratrol supplementation significantly reduced c-reactive protein compared to the supplement group. (P=0/02). Also, insulin resistance in the supplement group (P = 0/03) and aerobic exercise + supplement group (P = 0/01) compared to the control group showed a significant decrease.

Based on the findings of the present study, it seems that taking resveratrol supplementation and aerobic exercise can have better results on serum levels of inflammatory agents in women with type 2 diabetes.