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ea0025p140 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2011

Insulin sensitivity and cytokine response to different exercise modalities in hypoxia in type 2 diabetics

Mackenzie Richard , Maxwell Neil , Elliott Bradley , Brickley Gary , Watt Peter

Continuous aerobic exercise improves glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetics (T2D), with greater improvements during exercise in hypoxia. Continuous exercise has been linked with poor adherence. Positive effects with intermittent exercise (IE) with reduced time commitments would have clear benefits. Exercise and hypoxia both increase pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially reducing benefits of hypoxia. This study aimed to establish the effects of IE under hypoxic conditions in T...