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Effects of passive static stretching on blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Park SH
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015 May;27(5):1463-1465
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: This study determined the effects of passive static stretching on blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. SUBJECTS: Fifteen patients (8 males and 7 females) with type 2 diabetes were recruited and randomly assigned to the control group or passive static stretching group. METHODS: Glycated hemoglobin was measured before and after the 8-week training period. RESULTS: Glycated hemoglobin levels decreased significantly in the passive static stretching group, and there were significant differences in blood glucose levels between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION: Passive static stretching of the skeletal muscles may be an alternative to exercise to help regulate blood glucose levels in diabetes patients.

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