Última actualización 12 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
Significant differences were noted in 2-hour postprandial blood glucose level between the two groups (p=0.019).
This study compared resistance exercise and aerobic exercise in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, finding significant differences in postprandial blood glucose levels.
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Moderate
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Extended (5–20+ y)
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Study focus
This study compared resistance exercise and aerobic exercise in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, finding significant differences in postprandial blood glucose levels.
Managing blood glucose levels is crucial for pregnant women with gestational diabetes to reduce risks of complications for both the mother and the baby. This study suggests that resistance exercise may offer a more effective strategy for controlling postprandial blood glucose, potentially leading to better health outcomes during pregnancy.
The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The duration of the intervention may not reflect long-term effects. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.
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Yaping X, Huifen Z, Meijing Z, et al. Resistance exercise is more compliant for pregnant women with gestational diabetes than aerobic exercise. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. 2022;10(2):e002622. doi:10.1136/bmjdrc-2021-002622
Resistance exercise resulted in a significant decrease in 2-hour postprandial blood glucose levels (p=0.019).
No significant differences in fasting plasma glucose levels were observed between the two groups (p=0.614).
Insulin utilization rates showed no significant change during the intervention (p=1.000).
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This study contributes evidence to Aerobic exercise, Taichi plus resistance band training and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes, Insulin utilization rate, and 1 more.
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Aerobic exercise
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Aerobic exercise → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Aerobic exercise → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Aerobic exercise → Incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Aerobic exercise → Incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Aerobic exercise → Insulin utilization rate
Aerobic exercise → Insulin utilization rate
Aerobic exercise → Postprandial blood glucose
Aerobic exercise → Postprandial blood glucose
Taichi plus resistance band training → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Taichi plus resistance band training → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Taichi plus resistance band training → Incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Taichi plus resistance band training → Incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Taichi plus resistance band training → Insulin utilization rate
Taichi plus resistance band training → Insulin utilization rate
Taichi plus resistance band training → Postprandial blood glucose
Taichi plus resistance band training → Postprandial blood glucose
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This study contributes to evidence on Aerobic Exercise and Fasting Glucose, Mind-Body and Balance Exercise and Fasting Glucose.
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Aerobic Exercise appears to improve fasting glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.2 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 14 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Aerobic Exercise may improve postprandial and ogtt glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Postprandial blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 8 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Mind-Body and Balance Exercise may improve fasting glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Mind-Body and Balance Exercise may improve postprandial and ogtt glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Postprandial blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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