Influence of exercise on leptin, adiponectin and quality of life in type 2 diabetics

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the influence of aerobic exercise on the quality of life and leptin and adiponectin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Material and Method: Patients were randomized into two groups: aerobic exercise-training and control group. Parameters were assessed at baseline and end of the twelve-week follow-up for 60 type 2 diabetic patients who completed the program. The 36-item Short Form Health Survey was administered to the patients.

Amaç: Bu çalışmada tip 2 diyabetli hastalarda aerobik egzersizin serum leptin, adiponektin düzeylerine ve yaşam kalitesi üzerine etkisini değerlendirmeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntem: Hastalar 2 gruba randomize edildi: aerobik egzersiz ve kontrol grubu. Altmış tip 2 diyabetli hastanın parametreleri başlangıçta ve 12 haftalık program sonunda değerlendirildi.