Glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetes better with interval vs. continuous walking

[Northerner]

Alternating walking intensity helped patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood glucose levels better than stepping at a constant speed, according to research published in Diabetologia.

Interval walking training (IWT) maintained insulin secretion and improved insulin sensitivity and disposition index (DI) compared with continuous walking training (CWT) that required the same energy expenditure.

“The most important finding of this study is that IWT, but not CWT, increased insulin sensitivity without a compensatory decrease in insulin secretion, thus improving the overall impact of insulin on blood sugar in these patients,” the researchers wrote.

http://www.healio.com/endocrinology...es-better-with-interval-vs-continuous-walking

 

[Andy HB]

Yes iwt may be better than cwt at moderate walking pace, but I did cwt at a high pace and most definitely got a good result! It is a pity they didn't recruit another 12 people to check this type of exercise too.