Effects of 6 Weeks of Aerobic Training and Fenugreek Extract Administration on Plasma Apo A-I of Female Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Fenugreek, as an herbal plant, can significantly increase Apo A-I, an important factor in preventing cardio vascular diseases among diabetic patients, which is a major cause of their mortality. Considering that exercise activities have a positive effect on diabetic patients, this study aimed to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of aerobic training and fenugreek administration on Apo A-I levels of diabetic women. Thirty diabetic women volunteered to take part in the present study and were randomly placed into three groups: aerobic training (Group 1), aerobic training+ fenugreek administration (Group 2) and control group (Group 3). Aerobic training group exercised for 6 weeks, at 60-75 %of their maximal heart rate. Blood sampling was done before and after the trial. There was a significant decrease in weight, body fat percent, BMI and fasting blood sugar, and a significant increase in Apo A-I, HDL and HDL/LDL ratio (p)