377 - IF vs Diet vs HIIT

Effect of 5:2 Regimens: Energy-Restricted Diet or Low-Volume High-Intensity Interval Training Combined With Resistance Exercise on Glycemic Control and Cardiometabolic Health in Adults With Overweight/Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial Link: https://diabetesjournals.org/c... Summary: All diabetic patients 5:2 modified with 790 cals 2 days hiit and weights Generic advice Results: 3 months HbA1c Advice only: 40% lower HbA1c Exercise: 50% lower IF : 75% lower 11% of exercise and advice group remission of T2D off meds 20% of IF remission off meds Weight loss Advice and Exercise about 2.5 pounds IF about 7 pounds Fatty liver IF lost twice as much liver fat as other two One year follow up Weight Exercise and advice 2.2 pounds IF 5 pounds. All groups maintained some of the original weight lost. IF retained most HbA1c Exercise and advice 30% lower IF 55% lower So both maintained benefit. IF retained the most.