Summary:
In older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, Tai Chi exercise therapy significantly improved cognitive function and sleep quality compared to fitness walking, though it was associated with no significant side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Older adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. |
| Intervention | Tai Chi performed as part of a web-based exercise therapy program. |
| Comparison | Fitness walking performed as part of a web-based exercise therapy program. |
| Outcome | Tai Chi improved cognitive function and sleep quality to a greater extent than fitness walking. No significant side effects were reported in either intervention group. |
Source: Xi-Shuang Chen, et al. “Effects of Tai Chi on Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Randomized Controlled Trial Using Wearable Devices in a Mobile Health Model.” Read article here.
