#1 HbA1c
Aerobic Exercise → HbA1c
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- 79
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 85
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
Explore evidencePhysical Activity
Last updated: 15 de julio de 2026
Key takeaway
Physical Activity has evidence across 10 diabetes-related outcomes, with strongest support for HbA1c, CGM Time in Range and Fasting Glucose.
Evidence status
Moderate ResearchEvidence Strength: 60/100
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Evidence relationships
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Studies reviewed
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Outcomes evaluated
Strongest evidence area
HbA1c
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| Rank | Outcome group | EvidenceScore™ | ImpactScore™ | Consistency | Studies | Effectiveness | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | HbA1c | 79/100Strong | 85/100Very Positive | 100/100consistent | 3 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #2 | CGM Time in Range | Moderate | 100/100Very Positive | 100/100consistent | 2 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #3 | Fasting Glucose | Moderate | 100/100Very Positive | 35/100mixed | 2 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #4 | Postprandial and OGTT Glucose | Moderate | 100/100Very Positive | 35/100mixed | 2 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #5 | Body Mass Index | Emerging | 100/100Very Positive | unclear | 1 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #6 | Body Composition | Emerging | 100/100Very Positive | unclear | 1 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #7 | Insulin Resistance | Emerging | 100/100Very Positive | unclear | 1 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #8 | Quality of Life Outcomes | Emerging | 100/100Very Positive | unclear | 1 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #9 | Sleep Outcomes | Emerging | 100/100Very Positive | unclear | 1 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
| #10 | CGM Time in Range | Emerging | 100/100Very Positive | unclear | 1 | strong_positive | Explore evidence |
#2 CGM Time in Range
Aerobic Exercise → CGM Time in Range
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Explore evidence#3 Fasting Glucose
Aerobic Exercise → Fasting Glucose
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Explore evidence#4 Postprandial and OGTT Glucose
Aerobic Exercise → Postprandial and OGTT Glucose
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
Explore evidence#5 Body Mass Index
Aerobic Exercise → Body Mass Index
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Explore evidence#6 Body Composition
Aerobic Exercise → Body Composition
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Explore evidence#7 Insulin Resistance
Aerobic Exercise → Insulin Resistance
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Explore evidence#8 Quality of Life Outcomes
Aerobic Exercise → Quality of Life Outcomes
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Explore evidence#9 Sleep Outcomes
Aerobic Exercise → Sleep Outcomes
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Explore evidence#10 CGM Time in Range
Mind-Body and Balance Exercise → CGM Time in Range
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Explore evidencePractical Questions
Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
What outcomes does Physical Activity appear to affect most often?
most studiedEmerging Evidence
Blood glucose, HbA1c, and Time in range are among the most studied areas in relation to Physical Activity.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 5 studies
- 2
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 9 studies
- 3
Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 2 studies
Why this answer: This answer is based on 12 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.
Limitations
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Where are results mixed or inconsistent for Physical Activity?
consistency issuesModerate Evidence
Results are mixed or unclear for Total sleep time measured in minutes, Diastolic blood pressure, and 2-hour plasma glucose in relation to Physical Activity.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Evidence caveat: Some evidence reported benefits while other evidence found little or no effect.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Total sleep time measured in minutes
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies
- 2
Diastolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies
- 3
2-hour plasma glucose
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 68.2 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Which outcomes need more research for Physical Activity?
research gapsEmerging Evidence
Pre-meal mean glucose, Bedtime resistance, and Blood glucose need more research in relation to Physical Activity.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Pre-meal mean glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 2
Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 3
Bedtime resistance
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.
Limitations
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
How does HbA1c compare with Total sleep time measured in minutes for Physical Activity?
compareModerate Evidence
HbA1c and Total sleep time measured in minutes have available evidence for Physical Activity, but the comparison requires review of the underlying studies.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 2 studies
- 2
Total sleep time measured in minutes
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Outcomes Influenced by Physical Activity
Outcomes most commonly studied in relation to physical activity interventions.
HbA1c Reduction
EvidenceScore™ 61/100
Evidence related to lowering or improving HbA1c/A1C in diabetes management.
11 Studies
Glycemic Control
EvidenceScore™ 60/100
Evidence related to blood glucose control, fasting glucose, postprandial glucose, glucose variability, and time in range.
24 Studies
Inflammatory and Vascular Markers
EvidenceScore™ 59/100
Evidence related to inflammatory, oxidative stress, endothelial, and vascular biomarkers measured in diabetes studies.
16 Studies
Treatment Adherence
EvidenceScore™ 59/100
Evidence related to treatment adherence, medication use, physical activity participation, step count, diet intake, fruit and vegetable intake, and self-care behavior adherence.
1 Study
Weight Loss
EvidenceScore™ 58/100
Evidence related to body weight reduction, BMI improvement, waist circumference, and body composition changes.
8 Studies
Cardiovascular Risk
EvidenceScore™ 58/100
Evidence related to cardiovascular risk, cardiovascular events, ASCVD risk, vascular function, functional capacity, and mortality outcomes in diabetes studies.
1 Study
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