The Review of Diabetic Studies,2019,15,1,16-25.DOI:10.1900/RDS.2019.15.16Published:February 2019Type:Review Article Authors:João E. dos Santos Araujo, Fabrício Nunes Macedo, André Sales Barreto, Márcio R. Viana dos Santos, Angelo R. Antoniolli, and Lucindo J. Quintans-Junior Author(s) affiliations:João E. dos Santos Araujo1, Fabrício Nunes Macedo1, André Sales Barreto1, Márcio R. Viana dos Santos1, Angelo R. Antoniolli2, and Lucindo J. Quintans-Junior2 1Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Sergipe, BRAZIL. 2Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Trials, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Sergipe, BRAZIL. Abstract:Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of mortality in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Exercise can reduce the risk factors associated with CVD in T2D patients. However, research evaluating its beneficial effects in these patients has used different measurement protocols and types of exercise, complicating comparison. Aim: To assess the effects of resistance training (RT) and combined training (CT) on the vascular function of T2D patients. Methods: A database search (MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science) was performed to identify relevant articles that were published up to August 2017. Only original studies evaluating the effects of RT or CT interventions on vascular function in T2D patients were included. The articles were reviewed independently by at least three reviewers. The Cochrane guidelines were used to assess the methodological quality of the studies. Fourteen studies were finally included. Two studies only used RT and twelve studies used CT as intervention strategy. Results and Conclusion: The results show that resistance training is a useful means for primary treatment of vascular diseases and maintenance of vascular function in T2D patients. However, more studies are necessary to gain full knowledge of the beneficial effects and to identify tailored exercise plans to optimize these benefits. The information provided in this review may help to improve current treatment of vascular diseases in T2D patients and to design future studies. Keywords:Endothelial function, Flow-mediated dilation, Glucose intolerance, Non-aerobic exercise, Resistance training, Type 2 diabetes, Vascular diseaseView:PDF (517.01 KB)