Effects of moderate intensity treadmill exercise with gradual increase in speed and inclination on serum C-reactive protein in male with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The aim of this study is to look at the effect of moderate-intensity treadmill exercise for 30 minutes with an increase in speed and inclination of male with type 2 diabetes patients in reducing the chronic low-grade inflammation. A randomized two-group study was carried out between July 2019 and September 2019. Ten male patients with type 2 diabetes (30-55 years old) without complications, with blood sugar controlled from Endocrine Polyclinic Internal Medicine RSUD dr. Soetomo, was recruited and allocated randomly into two groups. In the treatment group, each patient received moderate intensity treadmill training with increased speed and inclination. The exercise is carried out for 30 minutes for 4 weeks, 2-3 times a week. In the control group, each patient received standard treatment along with physical activity education for 150 minutes a week. Measurement of serum CRP levels was done on the first and last day. In the treatment group, serum CRP levels were measured 30 minutes after aerobic exercise. This study showed that aerobic exercise for 4 weeks did not reduce serum CRP levels in type 2 DM patients.