The efficacy of resistance exercise training on metabolic health, body composition, and muscle strength in older adults with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis
Pooled result · HbA1cResult — go to the resultMD −0.51Authors' conclusion
These findings suggest that RET is beneficial for enhancing glycemic control, lipid profiles, lean mass, and muscle strength in older adults with T2DM, while its effects on body weight, fat mass, and cardiovascular health remain inconclusive.
Study context
- Population
- Older adults with T2D19 randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
- Comparison
- Resistance exercise training vs control
- Outcome
- HbA1c
Methodological detailsrandom-effects models, meta-regression
- Random-effects models
- Meta-regression
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
MD
−0.51
P < 0.0001
Further pooled results
| Outcome | MD (mg/dl) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Fasting blood glucose | −1.43 | P = 0.04 |
Insulin levels
- Insulin levels remained unchanged
Triglycerides
- Significant reduction in triglycerides, MD (P = 0.03)
- −0.32
Total cholesterol
- Significant reduction in total cholesterol, MD (P = 0.005)
- −7.08
LDL-C
- Significant reduction in LDL-C, MD (P = 0.05)
- −1.91
HDL-C
- No significant change in HDL-C
Body composition
- Resistance Exercise Training (RET) increased lean mass and reduced waist circumference; no effect on body weight and fat mass
Muscle strength, blood pressure and heart rate
- Muscle strength improved significantly; no impact on blood pressure or heart rate
Original publication
The efficacy of resistance exercise training on metabolic health, body composition, and muscle strength in older adults with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 14 March 2025. doi:10.
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