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Aerobic exercise improves glycemic control in diabetes and stroke patients

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

MIIT group exhibited significant improvements in mean glucose levels.

This study will evaluate the effects of various aerobic exercise protocols on glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and stroke.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study will evaluate the effects of various aerobic exercise protocols on glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and stroke.

Clinical relevance

Understanding how exercise affects glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and stroke is crucial for developing effective management strategies. Improved glycemic control can lead to better health outcomes and quality of life for these patients, making this research significant for both clinical practice and patient care.

Keep in mind

Results are pending and have not yet been reported. The generalizability of findings may be limited to the specific population studied. Potential confounding variables may not be fully controlled.

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Kangcheng C, Haifeng M, Yulong W, et al. Acute and chronic effects of aerobic exercise protocols on glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and stroke. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2025;17:359. doi:10.1186/s13102-025-01402-0

Efectos Principales

MIIT group will exhibit significant improvements in mean glucose levels.

REHIT group will show significant reductions in time above range.

MIIT group will demonstrate significant reductions in glucose standard deviation.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to High-intensity interval exercise, Moderate continuous exercise and Blood glucose, Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE), Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

High-intensity interval exercise

Primary outcomes

  • Blood glucose
  • Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)
  • Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

180

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

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Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Aerobic Exercise

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Blood glucose

High-intensity interval exercise → Blood glucose

High-intensity interval exercise → Blood glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)

High-intensity interval exercise → Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)

High-intensity interval exercise → Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)

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
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Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

High-intensity interval exercise → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

High-intensity interval exercise → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Standard deviation of glucose

High-intensity interval exercise → Standard deviation of glucose

High-intensity interval exercise → Standard deviation of glucose

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Time above range

High-intensity interval exercise → Time above range

High-intensity interval exercise → Time above 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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

Moderate continuous exercise → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

Moderate continuous exercise → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • MIIT group will aim for a decrease in mean glucose levels by -1.9 mmol/L.
  • REHIT group will target a decrease in time above range by -0.45 mmol/L.
  • MIIT group will seek a decrease in glucose standard deviation by -0.3 mmol/L.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
  • Patients who have experienced a stroke.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study focuses on a specific demographic, which may limit broader applicability.
  • Results may vary based on individual patient characteristics.
  • The exercise protocols may require supervision for safety and effectiveness.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Results are pending and have not yet been reported.
  • The generalizability of findings may be limited to the specific population studied.
  • Potential confounding variables may not be fully controlled.

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Connected Evidence

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on High-intensity interval exercise and Fasting Glucose, High-intensity interval exercise and Glucose Variability.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

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Does High-intensity interval exercise improve blood glucose?

Moderate Evidence

High-intensity interval exercise appears to improve Blood glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Blood glucose

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does High-intensity interval exercise improve mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (mage)?

Emerging Evidence

High-intensity interval exercise appears to improve Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does High-intensity interval exercise improve mean glucose levels measured during the intervention?

Emerging Evidence

High-intensity interval exercise appears to improve Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does High-intensity interval exercise improve standard deviation of glucose?

Emerging Evidence

High-intensity interval exercise appears to improve Standard deviation of glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Standard deviation of glucose

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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