Summary:
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), Sanxiao Jiuzhi Gong (SJG) exercise added to standard care significantly improved glycemic control and enhanced exercise self-efficacy compared to standard diabetes care alone, which included diet, psychological support, and aerobic exercise, though it was associated with no reported adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, aged 60 participants in total, with no significant baseline differences in glycemic indicators or exercise self-efficacy. |
| Intervention | A 12-week Sanxiao Jiuzhi Gong (SJG) intervention added to routine diabetes care, performed three times per week for 45 minutes per session. |
| Comparison | Routine diabetes management alone, including individualized dietary plans, psychological counseling, and aerobic exercise without SJG. |
| Outcome | Compared to controls, the SJG group showed significantly greater reductions in fasting blood glucose (-3.28 vs. -1.18 mmol/L, P < .05), 2-hour postprandial glucose (-6.05 vs. -2.03 mmol/L, P < .001), and HbA1c (-2.73% vs. -1.53%, P < .05). Exercise self-efficacy scores increased significantly by 2.54 points in the SJG group (P < .001). |
Source: Xia Zhang, et al. “The effects of Sanxiao Jiuzhi Gong on blood glucose levels and exercise self-efficacy in type 2 diabetes patients: A randomized controlled trial.” Read article here.
