Influence of Aerobic Treadmill Exercise on Blood Glucose Homeostasis and Lipid Profiles in Type II Diabetics Mellitus

Abstract

The influence of aerobic treadmill exercise on blood glucose homeostasis and lipid profile in obese Type 2 diabetics over a period of six weeks were investigated. The experimental group consisted of 10 males with mean age (X=52±4) and a control group of 10 males with a mean age (X=53±3), who were clinically and biochemical confirmed as obese diabetics. The results of both groups were compared after six weeks. The results were analyzed using an independent t- test. The experimental group showed a significant decrease in mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 39.4±8.315 and Post-prandial blood sugar (PPBS) of 44.4 ± 8.617 as compared to the control group with mean FBS of 27.4 SD±9.720 and PPBS of 32.2 SD± 6.972 with a significant intergroup difference (P<0.005). The Lipid Profile also showed a significant difference between two groups. The mean decrease in cholesterol for the experimental group was 44.23±7.34; the control group was 14.34 ±5.782. The mean decrease in Triglycerides for the experimental group was 27.12 ±7.34 as compared to the control group with 16.45 ±4.34. Clinically, Body Mass Index (BMI) was found to be significantly decreased in the experimental group with 25.67 ±1.150 as compared to the control group with 29.56 ±2.007. Treadmill exercise was found to be a viable tool in addition to drug and diet in glycemic and Lipid profile control.