The impact of exercise modalities on blood glucose, blood pressure and body composition in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Physical activity has been recommended as an important non-pharmacological therapeutic strategy for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of strength, aerobic, and a combination of aerobic and resistance training on blood glucose level, blood pressure, and body composition in patients with T2DM.

Methods: From Debremarkos referral hospital, 40 subjects with T2DM (mean age 42.