Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

This clinical research study will investigate the effects of 6 weeks of inspiratory muscle strength training on metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes in adults with recent-onset type 2 diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria:diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by physicianfasting plasma glucose levels ≥126 mg/dl and ≤240 mg/dlsystolic blood pressure between 120-169 mmHgstable dose of medication (three months on the same dose)weight stable in the prior 3 months (<3.0 kg weight change) and willing to remain weight stable throughout the studyabsence of unstable clinical disease as determined by medical historyExclusion Criteria:current smoker (including tobacco products, vaping devices, THC, etc…)have an uncontrolled medical condition (e.g., cancer)myocardial infarction or stroke within the previous 12 monthsperforms regular aerobic exercise (>4 bouts/week)BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2systolic blood pressure <120 or ≥170 mmHgdiastolic blood pressure >100 or <60 mmHgCheyne-Stokes respirationhistory of perforated eardrumhistory of glaucoma or retinopathyhistory of collapsed lungdiagnosed with asthmapregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant (self-reported)medications that, in the opinion of the study physician or nurse practitioner, may impact the outcomes of the study (e.g., steroids)