Middle East Journal of Family Medicine

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March 2023 - Volume 21, Issue 2
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March 2023- Volume 21, Issue 2

The Effect of Physical Activity in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Prediabetes Patients: a systematic review

Rafea Muftah Alghanem

Correspondence:
Rafea Muftah Alghanem
University of Ulster
Email: ralghanem@outlook.com

Received: February 2023 Accepted: February 2023; Published:March 1, 2023. Citation: Rafea Muftah Alghanem. The Effect of Physical Activity in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Prediabetes Patients: a systematic review. World Family Medicine. March 2023; 21(2): 98-104. DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256065

Abstract

Purpose: To search, analyze and identify evidence regarding the use of physical activity interventions in preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the prediabetic population.

Method of Research and Design: Studies that focused on physical activities as an intervention and this also included studies that compare physical activity intervention with others. The participants are a high risk group (prediabetes) to develop T2DM. The studies also had to be randomized controlled trials to be included. The databases that were used in searching for the articles include CINAHL, MEDLINE and PubMed database. These studies were analyzed in terms of whether the interventions had a successful or unsuccessful outcome.

Results: Screening process led to the selection of 8 studies relevant to the criteria of inclusion. About six studies compared interventions while the other three examined the effectiveness of one intervention. Most of the physical activity interventions were found to be useful in preventing type 2 diabetes in the high risk group, but with differing levels of effectiveness. The high-intensity-interval training (HIIT) programs were found to be more effective in achieving improvement in body metabolism as well as lower resistance to insulin. They also improved adherence to the intervention. The interventions that were associated with greater energy expenditure showed better outcomes.

Conclusion: This systematic review shows that most of the physical activity interventions are effective and this leaves the healthcare providers to choose one that will show to be more effective. Because of the reported effectiveness, the HIIT programs can prove to be the better choice.

Key words: physical activity, diabetes type 2, prevention

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