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High-intensity interval, but not endurance, training induces muscle fiber type-specific subsarcolemmal lipid droplet size reduction in type 2 diabetic patients.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchAmerican journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism2018Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“Along with improvement in glycemic control, low-volume high-intensity interval training is an alternative time-saving training modality that affects subcellular morphology and volumetric content of…”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 30016151
Publication types
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't · Randomized Controlled Trial
Indexed subjects
Sarcolemma · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 · Body Composition · Lipid Metabolism · Muscle Fibers, Skeletal
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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