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ArticleJournal of sport and health science2018

Association of traditional Chinese exercises with glycemic responses in people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Ge Song, Changcheng Chen, Juan Zhang, Lin Chang, Dong Zhu, Xueqiang Wang

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Ge SongDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
Changcheng ChenDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
Juan ZhangDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
Lin ChangDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
Dong ZhuSchool of Wushu, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
Xueqiang WangDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.

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Abstract

backgroundThere is increasing evidence showing the health benefits of various forms of traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) on the glycemic profile in people with type 2 diabetes. However, relatively little is known about the combined clinical effectiveness of these traditional exercises. This study was designed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the overall effect of 3 common TCEs (Tai Ji Quan, Qigong, Ba Duan Jin) on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

methodsWe conducted an extensive database search in Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure on randomized controlled trials published between April 1967 and September 2017 that compared any of the 3 TCEs with a control or comparison group on glycemic control. Data extraction was performed by 2 independent reviewers. Study quality was evaluated using the

resultsA total of 39 randomized, controlled trials (Tai Ji Quan = 11; Qigong = 6; Ba Duan Jin = 22) with 2917 type 2 diabetic patients (aged 41-80 years) were identified. Compared with a control or comparison group, pooled meta-analyses of TCEs showed a significant decrease in hemoglobin A1c (mean difference (MD) = -0.67%; 95% confidence interval (CI): -0.86% to -0.48%;

conclusionAmong patients with type 2 diabetes, TCEs were associated with significantly lower hemoglobin A1c and fasting blood glucose. Further studies to better understand the dose and duration of exposure to TCEs are warranted.

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