Strength Training Regimen for Normal Weight Diabetics

The Strength Training Regimen in Normal Weight Diabetics (STRONG-D) study will examine the effectiveness of different exercise regimen types in controlling diabetes for the normal weight type 2 diabetes population.

In the STRONG-D study, participants are randomly assigned to strength training, aerobic training or a combined strength and aerobic training group. Participants in the exercise group will attend exercise sessions over the course of 9 months at the YMCA. Participants will have opportunities to engage in other activities such as educational run-in visits that will allow for measurement of hemoglobin A1c and emphasize the importance of exercise in improving Type 2 diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Recent hemoglobin A1c result between 6.5%-13%
• Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• BMI between 18.5 -25 kg/m2
• Blood pressure < 160/100
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Able and willing to enroll and meet requirements of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 30 years or greater than 75 years
• Type 1 diabetes or use of insulin pump
• Triglycerides >500 mg/dL
• Use of weight loss medication
• Bariatric surgery
• Consumes >14 alcoholic drinks per week
• Pregnancy
• Plans to be away for more than four weeks
• Medical conditions which would prevent long-term participation or which would contraindicate physical activity