Pumping iron for blood sugar: does effort matter?
NCT ID NCT06208189
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares high-effort versus low-effort resistance exercise sessions to see which better controls blood sugar in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Fifteen participants will complete both types of sessions plus a no-exercise control day, with blood sugar monitored for 48 hours afterward. The goal is to find out if pushing harder during exercise leads to better glucose control and how participants feel about each session.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- resistance exercise sessions (high-effort and low-effort)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that high-effort resistance exercise helps control blood sugar better than low-effort, offering a simple exercise strategy for people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small trial (15 people) and only looks at short-term blood sugar changes over 48 hours. Results may not apply to everyone or lead to long-term benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UNM Exercise Physiology Lab
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131-0001, United States
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