Exercise & Type II Diabetes Research Project

Information for Potential Participants

About the Research Project

• The research aims to investigate the effect of either concentric (muscle shortening exercise, as occurs during normal cycling) or eccentric (muscle lengthening exercise) on glucose tolerance and inflammation.
• The results are expected to improve exercise advice offered to patients with type II diabetes.

What Does Participation Involve?

• Two weeks of up to 30min/day cycling at The Canberra Hospital
• Assessment of glucose tolerance, blood based markers of inflammation and lipid profile, physical activity and dietary status, heart rate, blood pressure, body mass and girth measurements before and after the intervention.

Benefits of Participating

• Opportunity to be involved in a two week exercise program aimed to improve glucose tolerance.
• Assessment heart rate, body mass and girth and a range of clinical measures including glucose tolerance, lipid profile and markers of inflammation.
• Dietary analysis and advice.
• All provided at no cost to participants.

Who is Eligible to Participate?

• Males and females between 18 and 70 years of age
• Recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
    • between 6 and 12 months at the beginning of the trial
    • HbA1c level between 6 and 7.5
    • Be on either no medication or metformin only
• Be capable of performing the activities related to the exercise protocol (e.g. no other injuries preventing cycling)

NOTE: You will need to obtain approval from your attending physician or GP prior to participation in the study.

How can I Participate?

• For more information please contact:
Dr Ben Rattray
Phone (02) 6201 5145
Email Ben.Rattray@canberra.edu.au