Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Insulin Resistance in Obese Pregnant Women.
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2015
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Abstract
Aims: This study was conducted to determine the effect of aerobic exercises on insulin resistance
in obese pregnant women.
Methodology: 60 primigravidas women between 20-24 weeks gestation diagnosed as having
insulin resistance participated in this study. They were selected from the out Patient Clinic of
Obstetrics at Kasr El-Aini University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. Their age
ranged 25-35 years, their body mass index ranged from 30-35 kg/m². Participants were assigned
randomly into 2groups, participants of group (A) followed moderate restricted diet (1800-2000
kcal/day) in addition to participation in an aerobic exercise program 3 times weekly until end of 37
weeks gestation, while participants of group (B) followed moderate restricted diet (1800-2000
kcal/day) until end of 37 weeks gestation.
Results: The present study revealed that aerobic exercise program produced a significant
decrease (P<.001) in insulin resistance level homeostatic model assessment (HOMA) test, fasting
blood glucose level & fasting insulin level than the use of moderate restricted diet.
Conclusion: Aerobic exercises are effective in reducing insulin resistance in obesepregnant
female if it continued throughout pregnancy.
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Aerobic exercises, insulin resistance, obese pregnant women
Citation
Refaye Ghada E. El, Ali Heba M, Elbegawy Adel F. Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Insulin Resistance in Obese Pregnant Women.British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2015; 5(1): 107-115.