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SynthesisBMC complementary and alternative medicine2019

Different training durations and styles of tai chi for glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials.

Ting-Wei Xia, Yue Yang, Wei-Hong Li, Zhao-Hui Tang, Zong-Run Li, Li-Jun Qiao

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  15. Clinical Evidence of Tai Chi Exercise Prescriptions: A Systematic Review.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021
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  19. Meditative Movements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2020
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6 authors.

Ting-Wei XiaBasic Medical College, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, 610075, China.
Yue YangSchool of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, 610075, China.
Wei-Hong LiBasic Medical College, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, 610075, China. lwh@cdutcm.edu.cn.
Zhao-Hui TangBasic Medical College, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, 610075, China.
Zong-Run LiBasic Medical College, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, 610075, China.
Li-Jun QiaoBasic Medical College, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, 610075, China.

Funding

International Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province 18GJHZ0235National Key Research and Development Program of China 2017YFC1703304National Natural Science Foundation of China 81873204
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical activity is an important part of the diabetes management plan. However, the effects caused by different training durations and styles of Tai Chi have not been evaluated. We conducted an updated systematic review of the effects of Tai Chi on patients with type 2 diabetes based on different training durations and styles.

methodsWe performed a search for Chinese and English studies in 8 databases. Two reviewers independently selected the eligible trials and conducted a critical appraisal of the methodological quality.

resultsSeventeen trials were included. Tai Chi was found to have reduced fasting blood glucose (FBG) [SMD = - 0.54, 95% CI (- 0.91, - 0.16), P = 0.005] and HbA1c [SMD = - 0.68, 95% CI (- 1.17, - 0.19), P = 0.006] overall, compared with a control group. Considering the subgroup analysis, the pooled results showed that 24 movements or Yang-style Tai Chi did not significantly reduce FBG after a duration of ≤3 months [SMD = - 0.46, 95% CI (- 1.42, 0.50), P = 0.35] or > 3 months [SMD = - 0.50, 95% CI (- 1.49, 0.49), P = 0.32], nor did it reduce HbA1c [SMD = - 1.22, 95% CI (- 2.90, 0.47), P = 0.16] after a duration > 3 months in all studies. However, other styles of Tai Chi significantly reduced FBG [SMD = - 0.90, 95% CI (- 1.28, - 0.52), P < 0.00001] and HbA1c [SMD = - 0.90, 95% CI (- 1.28, - 0.52), P < 0.00001] after a duration > 3 months, while no significant reduction in FBG [SMD = - 0.34, 95% CI (- 0.76, 0.08), P = 0.12] or HbA1c [SMD = - 0.34, 95% CI (- 0.76, 0.08), P = 0.12] was found after a duration ≤3 months.

conclusionsTai Chi seems to be effective in treating type 2 diabetes. Different training durations and styles result in variable effectiveness. The evidence was insufficient to support whether long-term Tai Chi training was more effective.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Tai JiBlood GlucoseHumansBlood GlucoseBlood glucoseMeta-analysisSystematic reviewTai chiTaijiquanType 2 diabetes

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PMID30871517
PMCPMC6419417

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