ArticleInternal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)2025
Scoping Review of the Health Benefits of Stretching Exercises in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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This study aimed to clarify the current state of research on the effects of stretching exercises on the health of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A scoping review of the literature was conducted in December 2024, using four databases. Experimental and clinical studies were included if they compared stretching exercises with non-stretching exercises for T2DM-related health outcomes. The primary search terms used were "diabetes mellitus, type 2," "muscle stretching exercises," and "range of motion, articular." Eleven studies met our inclusion criteria. Eight studies focused on blood glucose levels, one of which assessed the functional capacity. The remaining studies investigated plantar pressure, shoulder joint mobility/pain/disability, and fatigue, with one study addressing each outcome. This review indicates that stretching exercises may affect a variety of health parameters, including blood glucose regulation, in patients with T2DM but emphasizes the need for further high-quality research to determine their effectiveness.
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