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SynthesisFrontiers in endocrinology2025

The effect of Tai Chi on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Yawei Sun, Quanzhi Li, Weiqi Xue

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Synthesis in Frontiers in endocrinology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Yawei SunSports Department, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.
Quanzhi LiSports Training Academy, Nanjing Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Nanjing, China.
Weiqi XueSports Department, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of Tai Chi on fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, blood lipids, blood pressure, and inflammatory markers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through a meta-analysis. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, CNKI, CBM, WanFang, Web of Science, and Embase databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating Tai Chi interventions in T2DM patients. Statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.4 software with random-effects models. Results: Compared to the control group, Tai Chi significantly reduced: FBG(SMD= -0.57, 95% CI [-0.92,-0.23], Conclusion: Tai Chi demonstrates clinically meaningful benefits for T2DM management. Future RCTs should explore age-specific (e.g., pediatric vs. geriatric) and sex-stratified responses to inform personalized exercise prescriptions.

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Blood GlucoseDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Glycemic ControlTai JiGlycated HemoglobinHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicBlood GlucoseGlycated Hemoglobinblood lipidsHbA1cinflammatory markersmeta-analysisT2DMTai Chi

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PMID40873952
PMCPMC12378925

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