Community-based exercise in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: A Systematic Review, Meta-Regression and Meta-Analysis

Community-based exercise in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: A Systematic Review, Meta-Regression and Meta-Analysis | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Systematic Review Community-based exercise in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: A Systematic Review, Meta-Regression and Meta-Analysis Zahra Torabi, Abdollah Mohammadian-Hafshejani, Ahmad Raeisi This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7894969/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract Background This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of community-based exercise interventions among individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Method This review followed Cochrane and PRISMA-2020 guidelines. A comprehensive literature search revealed 23 studies on the efficacy of community-based physical activity, of which 14 were trials. A random-effects model was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Effect sizes were calculated using Hedge's g standardized mean difference (SMD) based on the percentage change index. This study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD420251111667). Results Pooled analyses demonstrated no statistically significant overall effects on mean body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, glycaemic parameters, or lipid concentrations. Substantial intertrial heterogeneity was evident across multiple outcomes. However, evidence indicated a possible dose–response association, wherein interventions of greater intensity or frequency of contact were generally associated with more pronounced improvements. Conclusions Further rigorously designed RCTs with extended follow-up periods are necessary to confirm the effectiveness of community-based interventions in lowering cardiometabolic events in populations at risk for diabetes or prediabetes. Endocrinology & Metabolism Endocrinology & Metabolism Community Physical activity Exercise prediabetes type 2 diabetes Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. Tables 1 to 3 are available in the Supplementary Files section. Supplementary Files table.doc Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. 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