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Meditative Movements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
Xia, Tingwei
Yang, Yue
Li, Weihong
Tang, Zhaohui-
Huang, Qingsong
Li, Zongrun
Guo, Yongsong
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Physical activity plays a specific role in the fundamental aspect of diabetes care.
It is necessary to develop exercise programs for these patients.
The aim of this systematic review is to summarize current evidence regarding the effectiveness of meditative movement in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Methods.
The following databases were searched: PubMed, CENTRAL, Web of Science, Ovid LWW, and EMBASE.
Two independent investigators searched and screened the studies by finding duplications, excluding irrelevant titles and abstracts, and then selecting eligible studies by reviewing full texts.
21 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria.
Meta-analyses were performed on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting blood glucose (FBG) and postprandial blood glucose (PPBG), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and body mass index (BMI).
Results.
Meta-analyses showed that meditative movements significantly improved FBG, HbA1c, PPBG, TC, LDL-C, and HDL-C.
No improvement was found in BMI.
Conclusions.
The results demonstrated a favorable effect or tendency of meditative movements to improve blood glucose and blood lipid levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The special effects of meditative movements in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients need further research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Xia, Tingwei& Yang, Yue& Li, Weihong& Tang, Zhaohui-& Huang, Qingsong& Li, Zongrun…[et al.]. 2020. Meditative Movements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156678
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Xia, Tingwei…[et al.]. Meditative Movements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156678
American Medical Association (AMA)
Xia, Tingwei& Yang, Yue& Li, Weihong& Tang, Zhaohui-& Huang, Qingsong& Li, Zongrun…[et al.]. Meditative Movements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156678
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1156678