Abstract
Aims: To determine the efficacy of two doses of external counterpulsation (ECP) on glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), and any persistent benefits 7 weeks following treatment.
Methods: 50 participants with T2D were randomly assigned to either 1) 20x45-minute ECP sessions over 7 weeks (ECP45), 2) 20x30-minute ECP sessions over 7 weeks (ECP30) or 3) SHAM control. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, after 7 weeks of the intervention and 7 weeks after the interventions finished. Efficacy was determined from changes in HbA1c.
Results: After 7 weeks, there were significant between-group differences, with ECP45 lowering HbA1c compared to SHAM (mean [95% CI] −0.7 [-0.1 to −1.3] %; −7 [-1 to −15] mmol/mol). Within group changes were; ECP45 (mean ± SD −0.8 ± 0.8%; −8 ± 8 mmol/mol), ECP30 (-0.2 ± 0.5%; −2 ± 6 mmol/mol) and SHAM (-0.1 ± 0.9%; −1 ± 10 mmol/mol). HbA1c in the ECP45 group remained lower 7 weeks after completing the intervention; ECP45 (7.0 ± 1.1%; 53 ± 26 mmol/mol), ECP30 (7.7 ± 1.4%; 60 ± 16 mmol/mol) and SHAM (7.7 ± 1.0%; 60 ± 10 mmol/mol).
Conclusions: In people with T2D, ECP45 for 7 weeks improved glycemic control when compared to ECP30 and a SHAM control group.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 110701 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice |
Volume | 200 |
Early online date | 10 May 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Basal disposition index
- Beta cell function
- HbA
- Insulin resistance Insulin resistance
- Insulin sensitivity