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Effect of high-intensity interval training protocols on VO2max and HbA1c level in people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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de Mello, Mariana Brondani, Righi, Natiele Camponogara, Schuch, Felipe Barreto, Signori, Luis Ulisses, da Silva, Antônio Marcos Vargas·2022·Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

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Background The effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols according to different work intervals, session volumes and training periods has not been evaluated in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Objective This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of HIIT and its different protocols compared to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and the control group on VO 2 max and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level in patients with T2DM.Methods The search strategy considered studies published up to September 2020 in the databases MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, Web of Science and SPORTDiscus. Two authors independently searched the selected databases for randomized clinical trials that compared HIIT to MICT or the control in adults with T2DM. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed and the data are presented as the mean difference (95% confidence intervals [95% CIs]) between HIIT, MICT and control groups.Results A total of 20 studies (738 participants) were included. Overall, HIIT increased VO 2 max by 5.09 mL/kg/min (95% CI 2.99; 7.19, I² = 80.89) versus the control and by 1.9 mL/kg/min (95% CI 0.81; 2.98, I² = 25.62) versus MICT. HIIT promoted a significant reduction in HbA1c level of -0.8% (95% CI -1.06; -0.49, I² = 77.31) versus the control but with no difference versus MICT. Moderate-interval, high-volume and long-term training promoted a greater increase in VO 2 max. A long interval and moderate volume and period conferred a greater increase in VO 2 max versus MICT. A short interval and moderate volume and period conferred a greater reduction in HbA1c level versus the control. No publication bias was detected, as evaluated by a funnel chart and Egger's test (p > 0.05).Conclusions As compared with MICT, HIIT had better effect on VO 2 max and a similar effect on HbA1C level. Interval protocols, moderate to long training period and moderate to high volume may maximize the HIIT effect in patients with T2DM.

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Authors
de Mello, M. B., Righi, N. C., Schuch, F. B., Signori, L. U., & da Silva, A. M. V.
Affiliations
  • Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (BR)
  • Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (BR)
Venue
Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2022-09
Volume
65
Issue
5
Pages
101586
ISSN
1877-0657 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3207107145
Cited by
63
References
77
Citations by year
2026: 16 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 5
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1.89
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
  • Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
Keywords
high-intensity interval training, type 2 diabetes, VO2max, HbA1c, moderate-intensity continuous training, exercise training protocols, training volume, training duration, cardiorespiratory fitness, glycemic control
MeSH terms
High-Intensity Interval Training, Adult, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Glycated Hemoglobin, Humans

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