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Anti-inflammatory effect of exercise training in subjects with type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome is dependent on exercise modalities and independent of weight loss

Balducci, S., Zanuso, S., Nicolucci, A., Fernando, F., Cavallo, S., Cardelli, P., Fallucca, S., Alessi, E. +4 more·2010·Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases

Abstract

Background and aims We investigated the effect of different exercise modalities on high sensitivity-C reactive protein (hs-CRP) and other inflammatory markers in patients with type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome.Methods and results Eighty-two patients were randomized into 4 groups: sedentary control (A); receiving counseling to perform low-intensity physical activity (B); performing prescribed and supervised high-intensity aerobic (C) or aerobic+resistance (D) exercise (with the same caloric expenditure) for 12 months. Evaluation of leisure-time physical activity and assessment of physical fitness, cardiovascular risk factors and inflammatory biomarkers was performed at baseline and every 3 months. Volume of physical activity increased and HbA(1c) decreased in Groups B-D. VO(2max), HOMA-IR index, HDL-cholesterol, waist circumference and albuminuria improved in Groups C and D, whereas strength and flexibility improved only in Group D. Levels of hs-CRP decreased in all three exercising groups, but the reduction was significant only in Groups C and D, and particularly in Group D. Changes in VO(2max) and the exercise modalities were strong predictors of hs-CRP reduction, independent of body weight. Leptin, resistin and interleukin-6 decreased, whereas adiponectin increased in Groups C and D. Interleukin-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α and interferon-γ decreased, whereas anti-inflammatory interleukin-4 and 10 increased only in Group D.Conclusion Physical exercise in type 2 diabetic patients with the metabolic syndrome is associated with a significant reduction of hs-CRP and other inflammatory and insulin resistance biomarkers, independent of weight loss. Long-term high-intensity (preferably mixed) training, in addition to daytime physical activity, is required to obtain a significant anti-inflammatory effect.

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Authors
Balducci, S., Zanuso, S., Nicolucci, A., Fernando, F., Cavallo, S., Cardelli, P., Fallucca, S., Alessi, E., Letizia, C., Jimenez, A., Fallucca, F., & Pugliese, G.
Affiliations
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea (IT)
  • University of Padua (IT)
  • Mario Negri Sud Foundation (IT)
  • Policlinico Umberto I (IT)
Corresponding author
Balducci, S.
Venue
Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2010-10
Volume
20
Issue
8
Pages
608-617
ISSN
0939-4753 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1972980481
Cited by
566
References
33
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FWCI
19.47
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científica (Universidad Europea) (submittedVersion)
  • Greenwich Academic Literature Archive (University of Greenwich) (submittedVersion)
  • IRIS Research product catalog (Sapienza University of Rome) (submittedVersion)
Funders
American Heart Association
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Exercise and Physiological Responses
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
Keywords
type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, exercise training, high-intensity aerobic exercise, resistance training, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, inflammation, insulin resistance, HOMA-IR, adipokines, interleukin-6, leptin, resistin, adiponectin, VO2max, weight loss, physical activity
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, C-Reactive Protein, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Female, Humans, Inflammation, Cholesterol, HDL, Cholesterol, LDL, Male, Middle Aged, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, Weight Loss, Exercise, Interleukin-6, Metabolic Syndrome

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