Last updated September 3, 2026
Key finding
HbA1c decreased by 0.7% (95% CI -1.3, -0.2) compared to CON.
This study investigated the effects of low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training on glycaemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in HbA1c levels.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training on glycaemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in HbA1c levels.
Improving glycaemic control is crucial for managing type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of complications. This study suggests that incorporating low-volume high-intensity training can be an effective strategy for patients to enhance their health outcomes without requiring extensive time commitments.
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of intervention may not reflect long-term effects. Lack of p-values for some outcomes limits statistical interpretation.
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Trishan G, Emily RC, Shelley EK, et al. Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training improves glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 2024;10(4):e002046. doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002046
C-HIIT reduced HbA1c by 1.2% (95% CI -1.9, -0.6) compared to CON.
C-HIIT decreased body fat mass by 1.9 kg (95% CI -3.1, -0.6) compared to CON.
C-HIIT increased exercise capacity by 124 seconds (95% CI 77, 171) compared to CON.
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This study contributes evidence to High-intensity interval exercise, Moderate continuous exercise and Body fat mass, HbA1c, Lean body mass, and 1 more.
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High-intensity interval exercise
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
High-intensity interval exercise → Body fat mass
High-intensity interval exercise → Body fat mass
High-intensity interval exercise → Lean body mass
High-intensity interval exercise → Lean body mass
High-intensity interval exercise → Peak exercise capacity
High-intensity interval exercise → Peak exercise capacity
Moderate continuous exercise → Body fat mass
Moderate continuous exercise → Body fat mass
Moderate continuous exercise → Lean body mass
Moderate continuous exercise → Lean body mass
Moderate continuous exercise → Peak exercise capacity
Moderate continuous exercise → Peak exercise capacity
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This study contributes to evidence on High-intensity interval exercise and HbA1c, Aerobic Exercise and HbA1c.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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All studies measuring HbA1c
Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
All studies on High-intensity interval exercise
Contributes to High-intensity interval exercise evidence base.
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Contributes to Aerobic Exercise evidence base.
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Aerobic Exercise appears to improve body composition.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Body fat mass
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Lean body mass
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Aerobic Exercise appears to lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.7 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
High-intensity interval exercise appears to lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.1 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
High-intensity interval exercise may affect lean body mass.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Lean body mass
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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