en فيزيولوژی ورزشی و شاخه‌های وابسته بدان Sport Physiology and its related branches مقاله اصیل Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background. </strong>Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a prevalent global health issue requiring effective management strategies. Exercise plays a key role in improving insulin sensitivity and aerobic capacity. This study examines the impact of Blood-Flow Restriction (BFR) Walk Training on these parameters in T2D patients, hypothesizing that BFR may offer greater benefits than conventional exercise.<br> <strong>Objectives. </strong>To evaluate the effects of BFR Walk Training on insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity, and body composition in male patients with T2D.<br> <strong>Methods.</strong> A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 male T2D patients aged 40 to 65. Participants were randomly assigned to a BFR Walk Training group or a conventional exercise group. The intervention lasted for eight weeks, during which the BFR group performed low-intensity walking combined with limb blood-flow restriction while the control group followed standard walking exercises. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included Body Mass Index (BMI), maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), and fasting blood glucose levels.<br> <strong>Results. </strong>The BFR group showed significant improvements, including a 4.10% reduction in BMI, a 7.96% decrease in fasting glucose levels, and a 26.1% increase in VO2max, all with p-values <0.001 compared to the control group.<br> <strong>Conclusion.</strong> BFR Walk Training significantly enhances insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity, and body composition in T2D patients, offering a novel and effective exercise strategy for diabetes management.</div> Blood-Flow Restriction, Insulin Resistance, Cardiopulmonary Fitness, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Exercise Therapy 0 0 http://aassjournal.com/browse.php?a_code=A-11-2362-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Samer AbuEid samer.abueid@aaup.edu 100319475328460017064 100319475328460017064 Yes Sport Sciences Department, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Arab American University, Jenin, P.O Box 240 Jenin, 13 Zababdeh, Palestine