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Results: For the primary outcome, HbA1c decreased significantly over time in both groups (p = 0.001), with no significant group \u00d7 time interaction (p &gt; 0.05). Among the secondary outcomes, both interventions significantly improved body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-to-height ratio (all p \u2264 0.001), while lipid parameters remained unchanged (p &gt; 0.05). Exploratory biomarker analyses showed within-group decreases in TNF-\u03b1 in the HIIT group and resistin in the MICT group, an increase in osteocalcin in the MICT group, and increases in IL-6 in both groups (p &lt; 0.05); however, no significant group \u00d7 time interactions were observed for these biomarkers. CRP, irisin, adiponectin, and chemerin remained unchanged. Conclusions: Both HIIT and MICT were associated with improvements in glycemic control and anthropometric outcomes in this sample of adults with prediabetes, with no evidence of superiority of either exercise protocol. Given the small sample size and the absence of significant group \u00d7 time interactions, the exploratory biomarker findings should be interpreted cautiously. These findings suggest that both exercise modalities may represent feasible options within individualized lifestyle management for adults with prediabetes. 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