INFLUENCE OF AEROBIC TREADMILL EXERCISE ON BLOOD GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND LIPID PROFILE IN OBESE TYPE-II DIABETICS MELLITUS

The influence of aerobic treadmill exercise on blood glucose homeostasis and lipid profile in obese Type 2 diabetics over a period of six weeks was investigated. The experimental group consisted of 10 males with mean age (X=52±4) and a control group of 10 males with mean age (X=53±3), who were clinically and biochemical confirmed as obese diabetics. The results of both groups were compared after six weeks. The results were analyzed using an independent t- test. The experimental group showed a significant decrease in mean fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 39.4±8.315 and Post-prandial blood sugar (PPBS) of 44.4 ± 8.617 as compared to the control group with mean FBS of 27.4 SD±9.720 and PPBS of 32.2 SD± 6.972 with a significant inter group difference (P<0.005). The Lipid Profile also showed a significant difference between two groups. The mean decrease in cholesterol for the experimental group was 44.23±7.34; the control group was 14.34 ±5.782. The mean decrease in Triglycerides for the experimental group was 27.12 ±7.34 as compared to the control group with 16.45 ±4.34. Clinically, Body Mass Index (BMI) was found to be significantly decreased in the experimental group with 25.67 ±1.150 as compared to the control group with 29.56 ±2.007. Treadmill exercise was found to be a viable tool in addition to drug and diet in glycemic and Lipid profile control.