Efeitos do treinamento intervalado de alta intensidade (HIIT) vs. o treinamento contínuo de intensidade moderada (MICT) em pacientes com diabetes tipo 1: uma revisão narrativa

Luis Escalante; Carlos Gómez García

doi:10.6063/motricidade.38601

Effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. moderate-intensity continu-ous training (MICT) in patients with type 1 diabetes

Authors

Luis Escalante Universidad de Sevilla, Escuela Universitaria de Osuna, 41640, Sevilla, España. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1677-7584
Carlos Gómez García Osuna University School, University of Seville – Seville, Spain https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2735-2230

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.38601

Keywords:

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, High-Intensity Interval Training, Aerobic Exercise, Glycemic Control, Quality of Life

Abstract

This review aims to compare the effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) in patients with type 1 diabetes, focusing on blood glucose levels, glycemic control, and quality of life. A narrative literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The studied population had to consist of young or adult subjects, and it was necessary to compare the intervention of an experimental group with a control group. Data were extracted on the following variables: blood glucose, glycated haemoglobin, training duration and frequency, and session intensity. The most relevant results showed an increase in post-exercise blood glucose in HIIT training, unlike in MICT training. Additionally, both types of training helped improve glycemic control, increase quality of life, and enhance adherence to disease treatment. Both types of training can improve glycemic control and quality of life, but more research is needed to tailor strategies to individual needs and develop personalised guidelines.

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2026-09-30

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Escalante, L., & García, C. G. (2026). Effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. moderate-intensity continu-ous training (MICT) in patients with type 1 diabetes. Motricidade, 22, e38601. https://doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.38601

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Vol. 22 (2026): International Congress on Ibero-American Connections in Sports Science

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Review Article

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