Influence of Regular Exercise and Detraining on Metabolic and Emotional Parameters in Diabetic Individuals

Influence of Regular Exercise and Detraining on Metabolic and Emotional Parameters in Diabetic and Hypertensive Individuals

This quasi-experimental study aim to evaluate the effect of moderate aerobic exercise on glucose and lipid metabolism as well as the scales of anxiety and depression and levels of salivary cortisol in women with type 2 diabetes.

This quasi-experimental study aim to performed a 12-week training program (3 times/week, 60 minutes per session) which consisted of a supervised moderate aerobic exercise previously determined (50% to 70% of maximal Heart Rate) in women with type 2 diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• having normal physical examinations,
• no participation in regular, moderate or intensive exercise for at least 6 months before the study and
• not be following a diet

Exclusion Criteria:

• the use of insulin and beta-blocker medications and
• the functional inability to perform exercise