Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiopulmonary and Geriatrics Disorder

Background:The increased number of patients suffers from diabesity provoke the scientific research to decrease its complications either acute or chronic and the debate about the way of performing intermittent fasting 16/8 protocol or other types of fasting protocols to reach this goal had to be studied. Purpose:To determine the effect of aerobic exercise on metabolic profile in diabesity patients under intermittent fasting16/8 protocol. Methods:Forty women diabesity patients, age ranged from 35-45 years old. They were diabetic since 5-7 years with class II obesity according to their body mass index classification. They were assigned randomly using the sealed envelope method of randomization into two matched groups (A and B) equal in numbers.Group A: received intermittent fasting 16/8 protocol with controlled diet regimen and received treadmill aerobic exercise during the fasting (window).Group B: received intermittent fasting 16/8 protocol with controlled diet regimen and received treadmill aerobic exerciseduring the eating period (window). Both groups recieved treadmill exerciseswith intensity of 40-60% of the maximum heart rate (MHR)3 times/ weekfor 12 weeks participated in the study. Weight, BMI, HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and 6MWT were used for assessment before and after training

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