Can short bursts of intense exercise help women with diabetes?
NCT ID NCT07258316
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity in women with type 2 diabetes, comparing effects before and after menopause. Sixty women aged 40-65 completed an 8-week supervised HIIT program. Researchers measured changes in HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin, and other markers. The goal is to see if HIIT is a practical exercise option for managing diabetes in this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, HIIT could offer a time-efficient exercise option to help pre- and postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and insulin levels.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Exercise interventions can be hard to maintain long-term, and benefits may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ginnastic Health Centre, Islamabad
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, 44000, Pakistan
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