Unleashing the Potential of Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Postmenopausal Women: A Review

Background: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is escalating in postmenopausal women, necessitating a comprehensive exploration of effective intervention strategies. Understanding the complex interplay between menopause, diabetes, and physical activity is crucial for developing targe...

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Main Authors: Sonali Guliya, Subhasish Chatterjee
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Language:English
Published: Vasinformatics 2025-03-01
Series:International Journal of Physiotherapy
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description Background: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is escalating in postmenopausal women, necessitating a comprehensive exploration of effective intervention strategies. Understanding the complex interplay between menopause, diabetes, and physical activity is crucial for developing targeted, evidence-based interventions. By exploring the physiological, psychological, and metabolic responses to different forms of exercise, this review aims to delve into the existing research to see the impacts of physical activity on T2DM postmenopausal health. Methods: A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles, clinical trials, and observational studies on physical activity and postmenopausal women with T2DM was conducted from various databases. Relevant literature was identified and analyzed to discern patterns and key findings. Inclusion criteria focused on the latest 10 years of clinical studies published up to the present, ensuring a contemporary understanding of the subject matter. Results: Out of the identified 10 studies, four reported improved glucose regulation and metabolic health, highlighting exercise's role in managing metabolic parameters in postmenopausal women. Three studies provided benefits in body composition overall, physical performance, and muscle strength. The other three include improved quality of life, hormonal changes, and osteoporosis prevention, showcasing the broad health impacts of exercise. Conclusion: The collective evidence from this review presents a strong argument for implementing structured exercise programs addressing various health outcomes for postmenopausal women. This review, hence, contributes to establishing the role of physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle in type 2 diabetic postmenopausal women.
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spelling doaj-art-e625a57067ce4e6f9b4eeb7de41573c32025-08-20T03:01:50ZengVasinformaticsInternational Journal of Physiotherapy2349-59872348-83362025-03-0112Special Issue 110.15621/ijphy/2025/v12i1s/1610Unleashing the Potential of Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Postmenopausal Women: A ReviewSonali Guliya0Subhasish Chatterjee1PhD Research Scholar, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-133207. Haryana, India. Email: sonaliguliya.24@gmail.com²Associate Professor, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-133207. Haryana. India. Email: subhasishphysio@mmumullana.org Background: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is escalating in postmenopausal women, necessitating a comprehensive exploration of effective intervention strategies. Understanding the complex interplay between menopause, diabetes, and physical activity is crucial for developing targeted, evidence-based interventions. By exploring the physiological, psychological, and metabolic responses to different forms of exercise, this review aims to delve into the existing research to see the impacts of physical activity on T2DM postmenopausal health. Methods: A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles, clinical trials, and observational studies on physical activity and postmenopausal women with T2DM was conducted from various databases. Relevant literature was identified and analyzed to discern patterns and key findings. Inclusion criteria focused on the latest 10 years of clinical studies published up to the present, ensuring a contemporary understanding of the subject matter. Results: Out of the identified 10 studies, four reported improved glucose regulation and metabolic health, highlighting exercise's role in managing metabolic parameters in postmenopausal women. Three studies provided benefits in body composition overall, physical performance, and muscle strength. The other three include improved quality of life, hormonal changes, and osteoporosis prevention, showcasing the broad health impacts of exercise. Conclusion: The collective evidence from this review presents a strong argument for implementing structured exercise programs addressing various health outcomes for postmenopausal women. This review, hence, contributes to establishing the role of physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle in type 2 diabetic postmenopausal women. https://ijphy.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1610Exercise regimens; Intervention strategies; Physical activity; Postmenopausal women; and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Unleashing the Potential of Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Postmenopausal Women: A Review
International Journal of Physiotherapy
Exercise regimens; Intervention strategies; Physical activity; Postmenopausal women; and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
title Unleashing the Potential of Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Postmenopausal Women: A Review
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title_short Unleashing the Potential of Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Postmenopausal Women: A Review
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topic Exercise regimens; Intervention strategies; Physical activity; Postmenopausal women; and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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