Widiyanto, Galih Yoga Santiko, Carles Nyoman Wali, Mahendra Wahyu Dewangga
Problems and Purpose. The global prevalence of diabetes is on the rise, alongside other diseases related to obesity, including hypertension, heart disease and dyslipidemia. Exercise is recognized as a method to control blood sugar levels. This study aimed to investigate the impact of low and moderate-intensity sports exercises on blood sugar levels in patients. Materials and Methods. This research was a laboratory experiment following a completely randomized design. Twenty participants were enlisted for the study and divided into two groups: a control group and a moderate-intensity exercise group. The study spanned two months. Results. The results revealed a significant change in the blood sugar levels of patients who underwent low and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise with a p-value of 0.001. Conclusion. This research concludes that there are notable differences in the impact of low and moderate-intensity aerobic exercises on body mass index and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. © 2023, DJ Studio. All rights reserved.
Sports Science Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Health and Recreation Physical Education, Jenderal Soedirman University Purokerto, Jawa Tengah, Purwokerto, Indonesia; Health and Recreation Physical Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Persatuan Guru 1945, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia; Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
