Research Article

EFFECT OF LOW-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING ON BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL AMONG PATIENTS OF TYPE-II DIABETES MELLITUS IN SELECTED ENDOCRINE CLINICS ZARIA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

Nafeesah Bello Wurno1*, Yahaya Abdullahi2, Suleiman Usman Omeiza2, Labaran M. Shuaibu3
1 Department of Physical and Health Education, Federal University of Education Zaria-Nigeria
2 Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria-Nigeria
3 School of Health Sciences, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano
* Corresponding author: nafeesahbellowurno@abueducationjournals.com
Published: Aug, 2025
DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.erlxe691
Pages: 128-132
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Abstract

This study investigated the efficacy of a structured low-intensity interval training (LIIT) program on blood glucose levels in patients diagnosed with Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) within selected endocrine clinics in Zaria, Nigeria. Employing a one-group repeated measures pre-test/post-test design, the research purposively sampled fifteen (15) paticipants from 108 patient with age limit of 28-56 year and above of T2DM patients who met predefined inclusion criteria and demonstrated readiness for physical activity. The intervention spanned nine weeks, with training sessions held three times weekly (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) between 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Each session was carefully structured to last between 30 and 45 minutes, incorporating essential warm-up and cool-down phases. The intensity of the LIIT progressively increased, starting at 20% of maximum heart rate (HRmax) for the initial three weeks, advancing to 30% HRmax for weeks 4-6, and culminating at 40% HRmax for weeks 7-9. Blood glucose levels were meticulously monitored at four distinct time points: baseline (week 0), week 3, week 6, and week 9, utilizing a glucometer kit, with treadmill exercise serving as the primary mode of intervention delivery. Data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis, and hypotheses were rigorously tested using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures, at a predetermined significance level of P

Keywords

Blood glucose level Endocrine Clinic Interval training Low intensity interval training Type-II diabetes mellitus

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How to Cite

Wurno, N. B., Abdullahi, Y., Omeiza, S. U., & Shuaibu, L. M. (2025). EFFECT OF LOW-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING ON BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL AMONG PATIENTS OF TYPE-II DIABETES MELLITUS IN SELECTED ENDOCRINE CLINICS ZARIA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA. Global Journal of Health Related Researches, 7(2), 128-132. https://doi.org/10.67203/gjhrr.2025.erlxe691

N. B. Wurno, Y. Abdullahi, S. U. Omeiza, and L. M. Shuaibu, "EFFECT OF LOW-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING ON BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL AMONG PATIENTS OF TYPE-II DIABETES MELLITUS IN SELECTED ENDOCRINE CLINICS ZARIA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA," Global Journal of Health Related Researches, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 128-132, August 2025. doi: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.erlxe691

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