Effect of aerobic and arm exercises on hba1c and immunological properties of breast milk in diabetic lactating women

Abstract

Objective: To assess the therapeutic efficacy of aerobic and arm exercises on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and immunological properties of breast milk in diabetic lactating women. Material and Methods: This study was carried out on thirty breast feeding diabetic lactating women. They were randomly divided into two groups. Group (A) received aerobic and arm exercises, diet program and medications for 8 weeks (n=15), while group (B) received diet program and medications for 8 weeks (n=15). HbA1c and immunological properties of breast milk (IgA, lactoferrin and lysozyme) were evaluated before and after treatment for both groups. Results: Comparing both groups post-treatment showed that there were a statistically significant reduction in HbA1c (p<0.05) and statistically significant increases in all immunological properties of breast milk (p<0.05) in favor of group (A). Conclusion: Aerobic and arm exercises have a significant positive effect on HbA1c and immunological properties of breast milk in diabetic lactating women.