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| Author/Association: | Tsang T, Orr R, Lam P, Comino El, Singh MF |
| Title: | Effects of Tai Chi on glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity in older adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomised double-blind sham-exercise-controlled trial [with consumer summary] |
| Source: | Age and Ageing 2008 Jan;37(1):64-71 |
| Method: | clinical trial |
| Method Score: | 7/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
| Consumer Summary: | KEY POINTS: The 'Tai Chi for Diabetes' form was not effective in improving insulin resistance or glucose homeostasis in older adults with long-standing, pharmacologically treated type 2 diabetes. The importance of body composition changes relative to improvements in metabolic factors was re-confirmed. |
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