Rahman Soori, Nikoo Khosravi, Shaghayegh Jafarpour, Azam Ramezankhani,
Volume 16, Issue 2 (1-2017)
Abstract
Background: Inflammation plays an essential role in the insulin resistance process, and chemokines, such as chemerin, seem to play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of aerobic exercise and caloric restriction on chemerin levels and insulin resistance index in women with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, 30 type 2 diabetes women were recruited (Mean age: 49.3±5.4 yr; weight: 78.8±7.3kg). Subjects randomly were divided into three groups: caloric restriction (experimental group 1 or CR), aerobic exercise with caloric restriction (experimental group 2 or EX+CR) and control group. In CR group, subjects follow a diet with 25% caloric restriction for 12 weeks. Subjects in CR+EX group used a training program including aerobic exercise and running on treadmill and diet with 50% caloric restriction of CR group (12.5% caloric restriction+12.5% increase in energy expenditure). Before and after 12 weeks, blood sampling for measurement of chemerin, IL-6, glucose and insulin was carried out. Data were analyzed by paired sample t-test and one way ANOVA at significant level of p<0.05.
Results: Results showed that body mass index (BMI), waist to hip ratio (WHR), insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) and interleukin6 decreased significantly in experimental groups. chemerin levels were increased significantly in CR (P=0.001) and EX+CR groups (P=0.001). Significant correlation were seen between changes of chemerin with changes of BMI, WHR, HOMA-IR and interleukin6 (P<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the relationship between chemerin and insulin resistance and also, its effectiveness of aerobic exercise and caloric restriction, decreased levels of chemerin may play a special role in reduction of insulin resistance.
Omid Zafarmand, Rahman Soori,
Volume 25, Issue 4 (9-2025)
Abstract
Background: Exercise training represents an effective approach that contributes substantially to lowering chemerin and vaspin levels, enhancing body composition, and preventing complications related to overweight and obesity. In this context, the present study sought to examine the effects of exercise training on chemerin, vaspin, and body composition in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effects of exercise interventions on various outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. A comprehensive search for English and Persian articles published up to )January 4, 2025( was performed across the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, IranDoc, Magiran, Noormags, and SID (Scientific Information Database). Fifteen studies, including 19 exercise interventions and 440 participants with type 2 diabetes, were included. Data were analyzed using a random-effects model, and the mean differences with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I² statistic, and publication bias was evaluated through visual inspection of funnel plots and Egger’s test.
Results: A total of 15 studies (with 19 exercise interventions) involving 440 participants with type 2 diabetes were included in the meta-analysis. The results indicated that exercise interventions led to non-significant changes in c-Merlin [SMD= −0.967, 95% CI: −2.453 to 0.518, P= 0.202], body mass index (BMI) [SMD= −0.228, 95% CI: −0.470 to 0.013, P= 0.064], waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) [SMD= −0.038, 95% CI: −0.773 to 0.007, P= 0.054], and body fat percentage [SMD= 0.080, 95% CI: −0.524 to 0.685, P= 0.795] compared with the control group in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Conclusion: The results of the present study demonstrated that exercise training significantly reduces vaspin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, while it has no significant effect on chemerin, body composition, or body composition indices (including body mass index, body fat percentage, and waist-to-hip ratio). It appears that physical exercise may play an effective role in improving the metabolic status of patients with type 2 diabetes through the modulation of vaspin levels.
