Effectiveness and safety of high-intensity interval training in patients with type 2 diabetes

Monique E Francois, Jonathan P Little, Monique E Francois, Jonathan P Little

Abstract

IN BRIEF Recent research has shown that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can promote improvements in glucose control and cardiovascular health in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This article summarizes the evidence and highlights the ways in which HIIT might be safely implemented as an adjunct to more traditional exercise approaches.

Figures

FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 1.
Graphical representation of a typical HIIT protocol. Time is on the horizontal axis and exercise intensity, expressed relative to maximal aerobic capacity (dotted line), is on the vertical axis. The “on” portion of HIIT is typically >70% of maximal aerobic capacity, and these intervals can last from just a few seconds to several minutes. One protocol that has been shown to be feasible, time-efficient, and effective involves 10 × 1 minute at ∼90% maximal aerobic capacity separated by 1-minute rest periods. This protocol is depicted in the figure.
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 2.
Low-volume HIIT leads to rapid improvements in glucose control in individuals with type 2 diabetes. A: Average 24-hour blood glucose asessed before (Pre) and after (Post) six sessions of HIIT involving 10 × 1 minute at ∼90% of maximal aerobic capacity over 2 weeks. B: A representative 24-hour continuous glucose monitoring curve from a participant assessed under standardized dietary conditions. Reprinted with permission from Ref. .

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