Exercise training for executive function in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and practice implications
Authors' conclusion
These findings suggest that tailored exercise interventions may contribute to cognitive health management in individuals with T2DM, although confidence in these findings remains limited by methodological heterogeneity and the absence of pooled effect estimates.
Study context
- Population
- Individuals with T2D16 studies · 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
- Comparison
- Exercise interventions lasting ≥4 weeks
- Outcome
- Executive function
Methodological detailsno pooled effect estimates, Search of 5 English-language databases; 7,641 records identified, Aerobic training most commonly investigated, followed by combined aerobic and resistance training
- No pooled effect estimates
- Search of 5 English-language databases; 7,641 records identified
- Aerobic training most commonly investigated, followed by combined aerobic and resistance training
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Studies reporting directional findings favouring exercise on executive-function outcomes
63%
RCTs reporting directional findings favouring exercise on executive-function outcomes
82%
Original publication
Exercise training for executive function in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and practice implications. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 9 July 2026. doi:10.
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