The Effect of Eight Weeks of TRX Resistance Training Along With Using Taurine Supplementation on Glycemic Indices of Type 2 Diabetic Females

Background and Aims:

 Type 2 diabetes is the most common endocrine disease in the world. Various methods, such as medication and exercise can be helpful, although information on the issue is scarce. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of TRX resistance training along with using taurine supplementation on glycemic indices of type 2 diabetic females.

Methods :

The sample of the present study consisted of 40 middle-aged females with inactive diabetes with an age range of 40 to 60 years. Subjects were randomly divided into four groups of ten, including the training group, supplement group, training+supplement group, and control group. Fasting blood glucose (FBS) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HBA1C) levels were measured before and after the training period. The duration of the training program for the training group was eight weeks for three sessions per week

Results :

The results showed that HBA1C levels decreased in the post-test compared to the pre-test in the supplement (P=0.027), exercise (P=0.001), and supplement+exercise (P=0.001) groups. While the levels of this variable did not show any significant difference in the control group in the post-test compared to the pre-test (P>0.05). The results showed that FBS levels in the exercise group were statistically lower than in the supplement + exercise group (P=0.012).

Conclusion:

 According to the findings, it can be concluded that resistance training using the TRX method along with taurine supplement can reduce resting FBS and glycosylated hemoglobin (HBA1C) levels in type 2 diabetic women and increase women’s health.