The Effect Of Traditional Chinese Exercise On Diabetic : A Non-randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Clinical practice recommendations issued by the American Diabetes Association in 2019 include the health status and quality of life of people with diabetes as part of their daily care , and believe that it’s important to strengthen physical exercise for diabetic patients. Previous studies have shown that the Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese sport, can regulate blood glucose and blood lipids, weight loss and improve immunity.This study was aimed at investigating the effects and safety of Modified Baduanjin on patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS: Forty patients were divided into the Modified Baduanjin group (Α group, n=22) and the control group (Β group, n=18) for 12 weeks according to their individual motivation. On the basis of conventional hypoglycemic treatment, Group Α practiced Baduanjin for 30 minutes per day, 4 times per week, while no exercise intervention was given in group Β. The main study outcomes included changes in fasting blood glucose, blood lipids, glycosylated hemoglobin,Quality of Life score( QoL score, 100 in total), muscle endurance, and flexibility after 12 weeks. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in patient characteristics between the two groups at baseline. Group Α in glycosylated hemoglobin (pre 6.56±0.70 vs post 6.28±0.70) , QoL score (pre 80.18±9.02 vs post 86.64±9.91) , muscle endurance (pre 3.76±4.38 vs post 6.91±5.73) and flexibility (pre 2.86±9.69 vs post 5.88±9.75) . All the above results were statistically significant (P<0.05).There were no statistical significance in group Β (P>0.05) . 2) Few changes were found in fasting blood glucose and lipid parameters both in two groups(P>0.05). 3) All patients completed the exercise programme with no adverse effects. CONCLUSION: Chinese traditional exercise is effective and safe in regulating and control the level of blood glucose, enhancing physical fitness and improving the quality of life.