Resumen de The effect of the fat-burning zone in aerobic exercise on the fitness scores and bloodglucose levels among adolescent girls diagnosed with diabetes
Nevein Nabil Alagamy, Ahmed Fekry Salman, Raafat Mohamed Fawzy Khalil Ahmed, Mohamed Hamed Elmarakby, Mohamed Esameldin Basyouni, Rana Nabil Hussien
Background: The interplay between physical activity and metabolic health, particularly in diabetes management, is a pivotal area of investigation. This study examines the impact of a three-month moderate aerobic exercise regimen on glycemic control and estrogen levels in young female diabetic patients, aiming to shed light on potential synergies between exercise interventions and hormonal dynamics.
Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest design focused on young diabetic females aged 13 to 18. A structured moderate aerobic exercise program was implemented, comprising warm-up, exercise, and cool-down phases. Pre and post-intervention assessments included blood glucose, estrogen (E2) levels in the follicular phase, and fitness scores, with subsequent comparisons and correlations.
Results: Fifteen young females, with a mean age of 15.07 ± 1.49, participated in the study. The exercise program led to a reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) from 8.19 ± 1.11% to 7.23 ± 0.94, a decrease in total daily insulin from 0.58 ± 0.04 to 0.53 ± 0.05, and an increase in estrogen levels from 54.53 ± 4.09 to 4.09. Furthermore, fitness scores improved from 66.53 ± 4.93 to 70.13 ± 4.55. Notably, a significant negative correlation between estrogen levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels (r = -0.813) was observed post-intervention.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that a three-month moderate aerobic exercise regimen enhances glycemic control and estrogen levels in young diabetic females. Additionally, a robust inverse correlation between estrogen and HbA1c levels highlights a potential interplay between hormonal dynamics and metabolic outcomes in response to exercise interventions.
