Objectives: the purpose of this study was to compare between high intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity interval training (MIIT) effect on functional capacity (as a cardiorespiratory parameter), and on glucose control and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) (as metabolic parameters) in T2D patients, and to test exercise acceptability within these patients. Methods: 60 participants had participated in this study. Their ages ranged from 45 to 65 years. They were randomized into two equal groups (30/group); group (A) did HIIT and group (B) did MIIT. Both groups received 12 weeks of training. Measurements for six minute walking distance (6MWD), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and HbA1C levels were done before and after the study. Physical activity enjoyment scale (PACES) were filled by the patients by the end of the study; testing exercise enjoyment.
Background: Physical activity is known to modify some of the diabetes risk factors; however, solid evidence is still needed to precisely know the optimum form of training best fits the individual needs of type II diabetic (T2D) patients.