| The effect of a course of suspended resistance training and chamomile extract on metabolic indices and body composition in women with type 2 diabetes. |
| Paper ID : 1071-SPORTCONGRESS (R1) |
| Authors |
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Maryam Niknam *1, bahloul ghorbanian2, yousef saberi2, Armin Behmanesh1 1Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan, Tabriz, Iran 2Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan, Tabriz, Iran |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: : Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by insulin resistance (IR) and decreased insulin production. Given that insulin resistance is a key mechanism of diabetes and its novel markers may be effective in diagnosing prediabetes and diabetes (1). Obesity is also known as a known factor in the occurrence and progression of type 2 diabetes (2). Although there is currently no definitive cure for type 2 diabetes, lifestyle changes, especially increased physical activity, can control the disease. Suspension resistance training (TRX) improves muscle mass and insulin sensitivity (3). Herbal supplements such as chamomile, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and blood sugar-lowering properties, are another preventive and therapeutic strategy (4). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 10 weeks of suspension resistance training (TRX) along with chamomile extract supplementation on metabolic indices and body composition in women with type 2 diabetes. Methods: In this double-blind study, forty-four women with type 2 diabetes (height: 159.45 cm, weight: 76.83 kg, age: 51.25 years, BMI: 24.30 kg/m2) were randomly divided into four groups of 11: TRX + chamomile exercise, TRX + placebo exercise, chamomile supplement, and placebo. The exercise intervention was performed for 10 weeks and three sessions per week (with a pressure intensity of 13 to 17 bar) by the TRX + chamomile exercise and TRX + placebo exercise groups. The TRX + chamomile exercise and chamomile supplement groups consumed 1.5 g of chamomile extract daily, and the TRX + placebo and placebo exercise groups consumed 1.5 g of corn starch powder daily for 10 weeks. McAuley indices, HOMA-B%, WHtR, LBM, and BRI were calculated before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc and paired t-tests at a significance level of P ≥ 0.05. Results: The results showed that ten weeks of TRX training and chamomile extract supplementation significantly improved metabolic indices and body composition in women with type 2 diabetes. In all three intervention groups, McAuley and HOMA-B% levels increased significantly (P ≥ 0.05). WHtR, LBM, and BRI also decreased significantly (P ≥ 0.05). Conclusion: Overall, both TRX training and chamomile extract can be an effective and safe strategy for improving metabolic status and reducing cardiovascular risks. These findings indicate that combining resistance training with herbal supplements can be an effective strategy for improving insulin sensitivity, beta-cell function, and body composition in diabetic patients |
| Keywords |
| TRX, Chamomile extract, Type 2 diabetes, McAuley, HOMA-B%, WHtR, LBM, BRI |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
