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Review: exercise training reduces HbA1c concentrations but not body mass in type 2 diabetes mellitus
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https://doi.org/10.1136/ebm.7.3.73

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    (2001) JAMA 286, 1218; Boulé NG, Haddad E, Kenny GP, et al.. Effects of exercise on glycemic control and body mass in type 2 diabetes mellitus. A meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.. Sep 12;. :. –27.
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 QUESTION: In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, does exercise training improve glycaemic control (reduce glycosylated haemoglobin [HbA1c] concentrations) and reduce body mass?

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    Studies in all languages were identified by searching Medline (1966 to 2000), EMBASE/Excerpta Medica (1980 to 2000), Sport Discuss (1949 to 2000), HealthSTAR (1975 to 2000), Dissertation Abstracts (1861 to 2000), and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register; by checking the reference lists of major textbooks, review articles, and relevant articles from the search; and by contacting experts.

    Study selection

    Studies were selected if they were randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials (CCTs) of exercise interventions lasting ≥ 8 weeks in patients with type 2 diabetes in whom compliance could be verified by direct supervision or diaries.

    Data extraction

    2 investigators independently extracted data on sample size, baseline, and post-treatment means and standard …

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