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All patients received information on diabetes self-management as well. Both groups exercised for 18 weeks with progressive increases in intensity, followed by a 34-week maintenance program. After the intervention, both groups significantly reduced their risk factors for developing diabetes. Both exercise programs also helped patients lose weight, averaging a 4 kg loss. There was no significant difference in outcome between the gym-based group and the group using Thera-Band Resistance Bands, other than a higher drop in systolic blood pressure in the gym-based group. The findings of this study complement . Both studies confirm that elastic resistance is as effective as more expensive and space-consuming weight machines. In addition, Thera-Band exercises may be a more cost-effective intervention to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
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