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World J Diabetes. Oct 15, 2025; 16(10): 111337
Published online Oct 15, 2025. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v16.i10.111337
Published online Oct 15, 2025. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v16.i10.111337
Impact of resistance exercise in type 1 diabetes pediatric patients
Fernando Martin-Rivera, Darío Rodrigo-Mallorca, Angel Saez-Berlanga, Iván Chulvi-Medrano, Research Group in Prevention and Health in the Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia-Spain, Valencia 46010, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Jesús Alarcón-Gómez, Faculty of Sport Sciences, European University of Madrid, Villacanas 28670, Madrid, Spain
Pedro Gargallo, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia 46010, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Author contributions: Martin-Rivera F, Alarcón-Gómez J, Rodrigo-Mallorca D, Saez-Berlanga A, Gargallo P, and Chulvi-Medrano I have contributed equally to this manuscript at all stages from the initial proposal to the final document.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Chulvi-Medrano has nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Iván Chulvi-Medrano, PhD, Senior Researcher, Research Group in Prevention and Health in the Exercise and Sport (PHES), University of Valencia-Spain, Gascó Oliag 3, Valencia 46010, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. ivan.chulvi@uv.es
Received: June 30, 2025
Revised: July 28, 2025
Accepted: September 1, 2025
Published online: October 15, 2025
Processing time: 110 Days and 0.7 Hours
Revised: July 28, 2025
Accepted: September 1, 2025
Published online: October 15, 2025
Processing time: 110 Days and 0.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Progressive resistance training protocols in pediatric diabetes not only enhance muscular performance but also offer secondary health benefits. Although the effects of strength training on glycemic control outcomes remain variable there is a trend toward improvement. Furthermore, it can act as a foundational stimulus to encourage greater overall physical activity, which may further support glycemic regulation. Additional benefits include increased strength, improved posture, and enhanced motor control.