According to John Hopkins researchers, regular aerobic exercise and weightlifting may reduce high liver fat levels in patients with type2 diabetes.
High levels of fat are quite common in patients with type2 diabetes and they often seem to contribute in heart disease risk.
77 diabetic men and women took part in the study and they were divided into two groups. One group was asked to do three 45-minute sessions of moderate aerobic exercises including brisk walking and bicycling for six months. They were also asked to do three 20-minute sessions of weightlifting per week.
On the other hand, the other group was not asked to do any formal aerobic fitness or gym classes.
With the help of MRI scans, the researchers found that patients with exercise regime had lower levels of liver fat (5.6 percent) than the patients without exercise regime (8.5 percent).
The researchers also noted that the exercise group had better fitness, less body weight and fat than those in the non-exercise group .The exercise group had 13 percent higher oxygen uptake, 7 percent lower body fat and weight and 2-inch smaller waistline.
The study has been presented at the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation annual meeting, in Indianapolis.
According to an estimate, around 14 million Americans suffer from type2 diabetes.
