PhD Scientific Days 2026

Budapest, 16-18 June 2026

Cardiovascular Medicine and Research 2.

Investigation of Exercise-Induced Blood Glucose Response

Előadó neve

Dr. Bátai, Luca

Neptune code

VHTIIW

Előadó munkahelye

Semmelweis University, Heart and Vascular Center

Előadó telefonszáma

+36300164753

Előadó e-mail címe

luca.batai@gmail.com

Az előadás címe

Investigation of Exercise-Induced Blood Glucose Response

Szerző(k) neve és munkahelye

Dr. Luca Kata Bátai1, Petra Márton1, Dr. Emese Csulak1, Kamilla Zsuzsanna Szabó1, Dr. Dorottya Balla1, Dr. Csongor Zoltán Meskó1, Dr. Liliána Erzsébet Szabó1, Prof. Dr. Hajnalka Vágó1, Prof. Dr. Béla Merkely1, Dr. Nóra Sydó1

1: Semmelweis University, Heart and Vascular Center

Bemutatás módja

Szóbeli

Szekció

Cardiovascular Medicine and Research 2.

Language of the presentation

Hungarian

Preferred session

Cardiovascular Medicine and Research

Összefoglaló szövege

Introduction: Physical activity may improve glycemic stability; however, exercise-induced hormonal responses can also cause significant blood glucose fluctuations. It is not yet clear which blood glucose response pattern underlies favorable adaptations in athletic performance.
Aims: The aim of this study was to classify athletes into metabolic groups based on exercise-induced blood glucose response patterns and to examine the relationship between these patterns and performance.
Method: During sports cardiology screening, blood glucose was measured at three points (rest, peak exercise, restitution) during cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Athletes with blood glucose changes of at least 0.8 mmol/L during both exercise and restitution were classified as dynamic (D) responders. Those with changes in only one phase were classified as moderate (M) responders, while athletes with no relevant change were classified as consistent (C) responders.
Results: A total of 1127 examinations were performed in 624 athletes (22.0±0.5 years; male n = 903). Repeated examinations were available for 232 athletes (two examinations n=118, more than two examinations n=114). Based on blood glucose response patterns, 363 athletes (32%) were classified into the D group, 644 athletes (57%) into the M group, and 120 athletes (11%) into the C group. The D group demonstrated better exercise performance compared with the other groups (D: 352.7±68.8 vs. M: 342.8±77.0 vs. C: 328.4±83.7 W; p=0.01). Athletes in the D group also exhibited higher maximal aerobic capacity (D: 54.4±5.7 vs. M: 52.7±7.1 vs. C: 49.8±8.3 mL/kg/min; p<0.01) and longer maximal exercise duration (D: 13.2±1.8 vs. M: 12.6±2.3 vs. C: 11.4±2.5 min; p<0.01). Smaller blood glucose responses were associated with lower maximal aerobic capacity (β = −3.50, p<0.01) and shorter maximal exercise duration (β = −1.67, p<0.01). Among athletes with repeated testing, 46.3% exhibited the same blood glucose response pattern at follow-up, indicating moderate intra-individual reproducibility.
Conclusion: Exercise-induced blood glucose response patterns are associated with athletic performance. A dynamic blood glucose response is linked to better aerobic capacity and exercise tolerance, which may reflect metabolic flexibility and insulin sensitivity.
Funding: Funded by the Bolyai János Research Scholarship. EKÖP-KDP-2024.TKP2021-NKTA-46.

University

Semmelweis University

Supervisor

Dr. Nóra Sydó

Publication of my abstract

I give consent to the publication of my abstract on the website of the congress.

phd.section.field

in doctoral studies before complex exam (PhD)

Kind

Szabad

Status

elfogadva

Accepted presentation method

szóbeli

Előadás fájl jóváhagyás

jóváhagyta

Előadó

9768

Start

12:00

End

12:10