International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-7802002015041115011501EN20150411<strong>Background:</strong> We aimed to assess effects of circuit resistance training (CRT) on glycemic control of females with Type II diabetes.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> Twenty obese and overweight females with diabetes Type II were randomly selected in two groups (circuit resistance exercise and control). CRT performed in 3 days/week for 3 months, and the serum and body parameters were assessed. Data were analyzed by Mann&ndash;Whitney U‑test and Wilcoxon Signed‑Rank test in SPSS version 19.<br /><strong>Results: </strong>Mean age in the CRT and control group was 50.2 &plusmn; 4.89 years and 51.3 &plusmn; 6.63 years, respectively. Results showed significant changes in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and<br />subcutaneous fat were noted in the CRT group (P = 0.04, P = 0.002, respectively). Also, findings indicated higher HbA1c in CRT group after intervention in comparison with controls and results showed a significant difference (P = 0.04).<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> According to the positive effect of CRT, it seems that can be recommended for patients with diabetes Type II.<br /><strong>Keywords:</strong> Body composition, circuit resistance training, diabetes Type II, glycemic controlhttp://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/1501http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/1501/1779