Effect of Circuit Resistance Training on Glycemic Control of Females with Diabetes Type II

BACKGROUND We aimed to assess effects of circuit resistance training (CRT) on glycemic control of females with Type II diabetes. METHODS Twenty obese and overweight females with diabetes Type II were randomly selected in two groups (circuit resistance exercise and control). CRT performed in 3 days/week for 3 months, and the serum and body parameters were assessed. Data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney U-test and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test in SPSS version 19. RESULTS Mean age in the CRT and control group was 50.2 ± 4.89 years and 51.3 ± 6.63 years, respectively. Results showed significant changes in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and subcutaneous fat were noted in the CRT group (P = 0.04, P = 0.002, respectively). Also, findings indicated higher HbA1c in CRT group after intervention in comparison with controls and results showed a significant difference (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS According to the positive effect of CRT, it seems that can be recommended for patients with diabetes Type II.