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The optimal exercise modality and dose for glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

  • By

  • Li Zhan

  • Lin Wang

  • Shijie Liu

  • Sijun Wu

  • Chicheng Zhou

  • Zhiji Wang

  • Fengrui Shi

  • Youling Qian

  • Jiewen Xiao

  • Shuliang Xu

  • July 15, 2026

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    The study assessed the effects of various exercise modalities on glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

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    Thirty-four randomized controlled trials involving 2461 participants were included in the systematic review and network meta-analysis.

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    Combined aerobic and resistance exercise (CE) showed the greatest reductions in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) compared to control groups.

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    Significant improvements in fasting blood glucose (FBG) were observed with CE, continuous aerobic exercise (CAE), and traditional Chinese sports (TCS).

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    The study found nonlinear dose-response relationships for HbA1c and FBG, with significant improvements starting at approximately 520 and 500 MET-min/week, respectively.

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The optimal exercise modality and dose for glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

  • by Li Zhan, Lin Wang, Shijie Liu, Sijun Wu, Chicheng Zhou, Zhiji Wang, Fengrui Shi, Youling Qian, Jiewen Xiao, Shuliang Xu

  • July 15, 2026

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