Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on Diabetes and Its Complications

Abstract

AbstractDiabetes, a metabolic chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia, has dire consequences for health and well-being if left uncontrolled. In recent years, there are some studies about the effects of static magnetic fields (SMFs) on diabetes and its complications, but the reported effects are highly inconsistent, especially for glycemia levels. The aim of this chapter is to compare and analyze reported effects of multiple parameter SMFs on glycemia and insulin levels, as well as diabetic complications. It is interesting that although the reported effects of SMFs on glycemia and insulin levels are variable due to the differences in SMF parameters and experimental subjects, SMFs have consistently shown beneficial effects on diabetic complications including wound healing. Mechanistic studies indicate that SMFs may play an important role in insulin secretion by affecting membrane proteins, hormone levels, and reactive oxygen species. This not only contributes to a better understanding of SMF effects on diabetes and its complications, but also lays the foundation for more systematic and in-depth studies to develop potential applications of SMFs in the clinical setting of diabetes in the future.KeywordsMagnetic field (MF)Static magnetic field (SMF)GlycemiaInsulinDiabetesDiabetic complicationsMechanisms