Última actualización 21 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
HbA1c significantly decreased after resistance training.
This study evaluated the effects of resistance training with and without whey protein on glycemic parameters in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and sarcopenic obesity, finding significant improvements in several outcomes with resistance training.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effects of resistance training with and without whey protein on glycemic parameters in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and sarcopenic obesity, finding significant improvements in several outcomes with resistance training.
These findings highlight the importance of resistance training as a viable intervention for managing glycemic control in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and sarcopenic obesity. Given the rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity in older adults, effective interventions are crucial for improving health outcomes and quality of life.
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. No long-term follow-up to assess sustained effects. Potential confounding factors not controlled for.
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Tingting H, Xinyue L, Hongxia L, et al. Effect of muscle-building interventions on glycemic parameters in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and sarcopenic obesity. Nutrition & Metabolism. 2025;22:98. doi:10.1186/s12986-025-00993-2
HbA1c decreased by 0.5% (p=0.01) after resistance training.
2-hour plasma glucose decreased by 1.2 mmol/L (p=0.01) after resistance training.
Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) decreased by 1.5 units (p=0.01) after resistance training.
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This study contributes evidence to Resistance training and 2-hour plasma glucose, Gutt index, HbA1c, and 1 more.
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Resistance training → 2-hour plasma glucose
Resistance training → 2-hour plasma glucose
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This study contributes to evidence on Resistance training and HbA1c, Resistance training and Insulin Resistance.
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Resistance training appears to lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 82.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Resistance training appears to improve insulin resistance.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Insulin resistance
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.5 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Resistance training may improve 2-hour plasma glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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2-hour plasma glucose
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 74.5 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Resistance training appears to improve gutt index.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Gutt index
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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