Scientists from the Federal University found that men with type 1 diabetes are suitable for both continuous and interval training, while women with this disease are more suitable for the first option. Research results It was published In the American Journal of Cardiology (AJC).
The study involved 19 men and women with type 1 diabetes. In the first phase, scientists measured the subjects’ blood sugar levels and asked them to do 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on a treadmill.
The volunteers then began interval training, which included one-minute intervals at intensities of 40% and 60% of their calculated maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max). VO2max helps estimate how much energy a person expends during exercise. Continuous exercise was performed at an intensity of 50% of VO2max.
The researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels before, immediately after, and 20 minutes after each session. The results showed that men experienced significant reductions in blood sugar levels after both continuous aerobic exercise and interval training. At the same time, in women, sugar concentrations decreased significantly only after continuous exercise.
Scientists have noted that long-term, moderate-intensity exercise is more suitable for people with high blood sugar levels to begin with. At lower values, such training can lead to hypoglycemia and poor health.
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Source: Gazeta
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