Última actualización 12 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
General health improved with a mean change score of 12.2 (11.5).
This study compared the effects of Progressive Resistance Training (PRT) and Aerobic Training (AT) on health status in adults with Type 2 Diabetes, revealing improvements in various health outcomes.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study compared the effects of Progressive Resistance Training (PRT) and Aerobic Training (AT) on health status in adults with Type 2 Diabetes, revealing improvements in various health outcomes.
These findings are significant as they suggest that structured physical activity, whether through resistance or aerobic training, can enhance the health status of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. This can lead to better management of the condition and improved quality of life for patients.
Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear due to some missing p-values. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential unmeasured confounders may affect the results.
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Cindy LWN, E ST, Su-Yen G, Hwee-Lin W. Effects of Progressive Resistance Training versus Aerobic Training on Health Status in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2011;9:59-59. doi:10.1186/1477-7525-9-59
General health improved with a mean change score of 12.2 points.
Vitality improved with a mean change score of 10.5 points.
Physical functioning improved with a mean change score of 9.0 points.
Mental health status improved with a mean change score of 5.3 points.
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This study contributes evidence to Exercise therapy, Resistance training and General Health Management Improvement, Vitality, Mental health, and 1 more.
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Exercise therapy
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Exercise therapy → General Health Management Improvement
Exercise therapy → General Health Management Improvement
Resistance training → General Health Management Improvement
Resistance training → General Health Management Improvement
Resistance training → Physical functioning
Resistance training → Physical functioning
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This study contributes to evidence on Exercise therapy and General Health Management Improvement, Exercise therapy and Vitality.
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Exercise therapy appears to improve general health management improvement.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
General Health Management Improvement
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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Exercise therapy appears to improve vitality.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Vitality
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Resistance training appears to improve general health management improvement.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
General Health Management Improvement
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Resistance training appears to improve mental health.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Mental health
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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