6-week blood flow restriction exercise and diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special type of exercise (using bands to partially restrict blood flow to your arms or legs) can improve how your immune cells work and use energy. It's for people with type 2 diabetes who are not very active.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 64 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes with an HbA1c between 5.7% and 9.0% (moderate control).
- You get less than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each week.
- You do not have any chronic muscle, joint, or heart condition that would stop you from exercising safely.
- You do not have a blood disorder like anemia or sickle cell disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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