[Endurance training in adults with diabetes mellitus type 2].
OBJECTIVE
Test the effects of an endurance training exercise on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, muscle strength and perceived muscle strength. Explore the influence of diet, exercise, medication and manifestations of hypo or hyperglycemia in the blood glucose control of adults with diabetes mellitus type 2, who attended endocrinology clinics at two public hospitals in Monterrey, Mexico.


METHODS
A 12-week non equivalent control group design was used. At baseline, the experimental group consisted of 14 participants and the control group 11. The exercise sessions were held twice a week for one hour. All participants had received a verbal recommendation from their physician.


RESULTS
The experimental group displayed a significant decrease in HbA1c levels and increases in muscle strength and perceived muscle strength (p < .001). Eight participants out of eleven achieved normal HbA1c values after the intervention. No effect of the co-variables was found.


CONCLUSIONS
This type of intervention can be of help to control blood glucose levels in adults with diabetes mellitus type 2.
Muñoz Canché
Karina Asunción
KA
Escuela Superior de Enfermería, Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Campeche, México. kmunozc@hotamil.com
Salazar González
Bertha Cecilia
BC
D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000503:physiopathology*; D017079:Exercise Tolerance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged