Moving in the right direction: Exploring the benefits of aerobic exercise in patients with recently elevated HbA1c levels

Authors

  • Mohamed Serag Eldein Mahgoub Mostafa Basic Sciences Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
  • Shereen Mohamed Said Basic Science Department, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt.
  • Mohamed Salah El-Sayed Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan / Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University-Egypt, New Damietta, Egypt.
  • Moustafa Ibrahim Ahmed Elnaggar Department of Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine, Benha National University & Consultant of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at National Heart Institute, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Abdelhamid Mohamed Abdelhady Alakhras Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal System, Benha National University, Benha, Egypt.
  • Marwa Mohamed Sayed Mohamed Saleh Department of Physical Therapy for Basic Science Department, Benha National University, Benha, Egypt.
  • Shaimaa Mohamed Metawee Department of Physical Therapy for Basic Science Department, Benha National University, Benha, Egypt.
  • Mohamed Ahmed Elbedewy Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Isra University, Jordan.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.672001
Keywords: Aerobic Exercise, Type 2 Diabetics, Glycemic Control, Glycosylated Haemoglobin, Fasting Blood Glucose

Abstract

Regular exercise is recognized as having health advantages for all individuals, including enhancements in glycemic control, insulin efficacy, cardiovascular fitness, systemic inflammation, diabetes-related health concerns, and mental well-being. This study aimed to explore aerobic exercise benefits on patients with recently elevated HbA1c levels. A parallel, randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 60 participants were assigned to one of the two groups: The aerobic exercise (AE) Group and the Control group. Assessment included HbA1c (glycosylated hemoglobin), post-prandial blood sugar (PPBS) as well as fasting blood sugar (FBS) at baseline (at 0 weeks before the training) and after the 12 weeks (post-training). The results showed that in 12 weeks, there was a statistically substantial difference in the two groups' mean values of HbA1c, PPBS, as well as FBS (p<0.001). Current research findings indicate that a 12-week protocol of aerobic exercise may serve as an essential therapeutic approach for achieving glycemic control in patients with recently elevated HbA1c levels.

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Published
17-07-2025
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Eldein Mahgoub Mostafa, M. S., Said, S. M., El-Sayed, M. S., Elnaggar, M. I. A., Abdelhady Alakhras, A. M., Saleh, M. M. S. M., … Elbedewy, M. A. (2025). Moving in the right direction: Exploring the benefits of aerobic exercise in patients with recently elevated HbA1c levels. SPORT TK-EuroAmerican Journal of Sport Sciences, 14, 64. https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.672001
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