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To evaluate how physical activity impacts depression severity and glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Effectiveness of physical activity in managing co-morbid depression in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Randomized trial shows physical activity reduces depression severity in adults with type 2 diabetes, indicating a potential therapeutic approach.

To evaluate how physical activity impacts depression severity and glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Included trials compared physical activity to no intervention or usual care
Evaluated changes in depression severity and glycaemic control
In 17 trials with 1362 participants, physical activity reduced depressive symptoms (SMD = -0.57; 95% CI = -0.80 to -0.34)
Physical activity did not significantly improve glycaemic control markers (SMD = -0.18; 95% CI = -0.46 to 0.10)

Arsh et al. (2023) studied this question.

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Randomized trial shows physical activity reduces depression severity in adults with type 2 diabetes, indicating a potential therapeutic approach.