Morning or afternoon workouts: which is better for diabetes?
NCT ID NCT05108987
First seen May 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at whether exercising in the morning or afternoon makes a difference for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Thirty-six adults did supervised exercise sessions at either 7-11am or 4-8pm for up to 10 sessions. Researchers measured changes in body weight, blood sugar control, and blood vessel function to see if timing matters for cardiometabolic health.
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Locations
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New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Clinical Research Center
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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Rutgers University Loree Gymnasium
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
exercise (morning or afternoon sessions)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes choose the best time of day to exercise for better blood sugar and blood pressure control.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The findings are preliminary and need larger trials to confirm.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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