Physical training is an important part of type 2 diabetes therapy. A new study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) shows that blood flow restriction training (BFRT) offers particular advantages. Despite significantly lower weight loads, BFRT improves muscle strength just as effectively as classic strength training. In addition, BFRT reduces abdominal fat (visceral adipose tissue), improves cellular energy production and increases blood flow. This reduces the risk of diabetes-related comorbidities. BFRT can therefore be an alternative to classic strength training for people with type 2 diabetes. The results of the study were recently published in the renowned journal Cell Metabolism.