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Interests: metabolic disease; nutrition; lipids metabolism; advanced glycation end-products (AGE)
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Interests: metabolic disease; lipids metabolism; advanced glycation end-products (AGE)

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Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Física, Universidade Sao Judas Tadeu, São Paulo CEP 03166-000, Brazil
Interests: metabolic disease; physical exercise

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Dear Colleagues,

Metabolic and Chronic diseases are a major public health problem globally, affecting millions of people and causing significant morbidity, mortality, and financial burden around the world. These diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, respiratory diseases, and mental health disorders, are characterized by their long duration and persistence, often requiring ongoing medical attention and management. 

The causes of chronic diseases are complex and multifactorial, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Lifestyle changes such as physical activity, healthy feeding, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption, could significantly reduce the risk of development of these diseases. 

In this sense, elucidating the pathological pathways, diagnosis, new treatments, or prevention programs can contribute to the reduction of these alarming data. Papers addressing relevant issues, with original results, clinical trials, or systematic reviews will be invited to publish in the Special Issue about The Healthcare of Metabolic Diseases and Chronic Diseases. 

Prof. Dr. Adriana Machado-Lima
Dr. Raphael S. De Souza Pinto
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Tallada Iborra
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Can 12-Week Resistance Training Improve Muscle Strength, Dynamic Balance and the Metabolic Profile in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
by André Luiz de Seixas Soares, Guilherme Carlos Brech, Adriana Machado-Lima, Joselma Rodrigues dos Santos, Júlia Maria D’ Andréa Greve, Marcus Vinicius Grecco, Mara Afonso, Juliana Cristina Sousa, Ariana Tito Rodrigues, Matheus Henrique dos Santos Lino, Vanderlei Carneiro da Silva, Patricia Nemara Freitas de Souza Carneiro, Alexandre Lopes Evangelista, Catherine L. Davis and Angelica Castilho Alonso
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(2), 184; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22020184 - 28 Jan 2025
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The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of 12-week resistance training (RT) on muscle strength, dynamic balance, glycemic control and the lipid profile. Methods: The Laboratory of Movement Studies in the University of São Paulo, Brazil, developed this longitudinal study between 2021 [...] Read more.
The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of 12-week resistance training (RT) on muscle strength, dynamic balance, glycemic control and the lipid profile. Methods: The Laboratory of Movement Studies in the University of São Paulo, Brazil, developed this longitudinal study between 2021 and 2023. It assessed 62 males with type 2 diabetes mellitus pre and post an RT protocol. The participants, who were 69.8 (±3.9) years old, took part in a 12-week twice-weekly RT program. Three sets of eight to twelve repetitions each were executed for eight exercises targeting the large muscle groups. The intensity was set between 7 and 8 out of 10 for perceived effort, according to the Omni Resistance Exercise Scale. All participants were evaluated pre and post in knee extensor and flexor strength by isokinetic dynamometry, handgrip strength by manual dynamometry and dynamic postural balance by a force platform, as well as blood tests to determine the lipid and glycemic profiles. For comparison, paired t or Wilcoxon tests were used at an alpha of 5%. Results: There was an improvement in muscular strength by handgrip restricted to the non-dominant side (p = 0.033) and for the bilateral knee flexors (p < 0.001) and extensors (p < 0.001), as determined by isokinetic dynamometry. There was no improvement in dynamic postural balance, glycemic control or lipid control. Conclusions: The 12-week RT promoted improved muscle strength in knee extension and flexion and non-dominant grip pressure but did not affect dynamic balance, glycemic control or the lipid profile. Full article
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