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Exercise timing (afternoon vs morning)

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Effect by goal · level of evidence

Blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

improves Low study (AA)

Small crossover trial (11 men with type 2 diabetes): AFTERNOON interval training improved 24-hour blood sugar more than the same exercise in the morning. Very small sample, to be confirmed.

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Lifestyle · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

Findings

Blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes — improves (Low, study). Small crossover trial (11 men with type 2 diabetes): interval training in the AFTERNOON improved 24-hour blood sugar more than the same exercise in the morning. Very small sample, to be confirmed. 30426166

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