The Effect of Resistance Activity on Diabetes Indicators in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Methods: In this semi experimental study, 16 women (mean age, 44/9±2/35 years), were voluntarily selected and randomly assigned to two groups of control and experimental. A pre-test was taken from the both in terms of indicators of interest (weight, height, waist circumference, hip circumference, body fat percentage, fasting blood sugar, and glycosylated hemoglobin). The experimental group performed a period of circulatory resistance exercise (8 stations, 4 rounds, 3 days per week for 8 weeks). At the end of this period, the mentioned indicators, were again assessed as the posttest. Data were analyzed using independent t-test at the significant level of p<0.05.