Effectiveness of physical activity counseling and PILATES exercises in women with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial

Key Points

• This study aims to determine the effectiveness of physical activity counseling combined with Pilates exercises in women with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
• Conducted a randomized controlled trial with women diagnosed with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
• Utilized the 5A model for physical activity counseling.
• Incorporated Pilates exercises into the intervention.
• Measured outcomes including functional capacity, physical activity levels, and balance.
• Participants showed improved functional capacity and balance with combined Pilates and counseling.
• Physical activity counseling alone helped prevent declines in functional capacity in type 2 diabetes.
• In prediabetes, counseling improved activity levels and balance, with Pilates further increasing daily steps.