Effects of a 12-wk whole-body vibration based intervention to improve type 2 diabetes

Abstract Introduction: Physical activity plays an important role in glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, but overall adherence rate is low. For patients not able or willing to engage in regular physical exercise, whole body vibration comes as a potential alternative. Objective: To evaluate the effect of 28Hz whole body mechanical vibration on glycemic control and other metabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: 24 adults with type 2 diabetes on oral antidiabetic agents, with a baseline HbA1c between 6.5 and 9.0%, were randomized into two groups. The control group (CG) was advised to adopt lifestyle modifications, and the intervention group (IG) received the same orientations and used a 28 Hz whole body vibrating platform daily for 20-30 minutes during 12 weeks. Results: Data from 22 patients were analyzed (one from each group was excluded). Baseline characteristics of both groups were similar except for triglycerides, which were higher in the CG (111.8±39.9 mg/dL vs. 188.9±68.8 mg/dL, p<0.05). After 12 weeks, there was a significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin in the IG (7.69±0.49 vs. 7.17±0.77%, p<0.05), not observed in the CG (8.05±0.98 vs. 7.92±1.07%, p=0.52). A non-significant trend for weight loss in IG was observed (78.14±10.47 vs. 77.14±11.08Kg, p=0.069). There were no significant differences between the groups regarding fasting blood glucose or any other clinical and biochemical variables analyzed. Conclusion: This study suggests an improvement in glycated hemoglobin at 12 weeks with the use of the 28Hz vibration platform in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, further studies with a larger number of patients and longer follow-up are needed to better define the role of whole body vibration as an adjuvant in glycemic control.

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Effect of whole body vibration on clinical and metabolic outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes: an observational pilot trial

Practical Diabetes ◽

10.1002/pdi.2337 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 20-25

Author(s):

Manuella de L Michels ◽

Camila S Spivakoski ◽

Bruna da S Réus ◽

Débora M dos S Alves ◽

Priscila ND Mattje ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Pilot Trial ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Metabolic Outcomes

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Cost-utility analysis of a 12-week whole-body vibration based treatment for people with type 2 diabetes: reanalysis of a RCT in a primary care context

Public Health ◽

10.1016/j.puhe.2015.02.025 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 129 (7) ◽

pp. 993-995 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

R.M. Alfonso-Rosa ◽

J. del Pozo-Cruz ◽

B. del Pozo-Cruz ◽

B. Sañudo ◽

J.M. Abellán-Perpiñán

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Primary Care ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Cost Utility ◽

Cost Utility Analysis ◽

Whole Body ◽

Utility Analysis ◽

Body Vibration

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Whole body vibration therapy: a novel potential treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus

SpringerPlus ◽

10.1186/s40064-015-1373-0 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Hongyu Yin ◽

Henrik O. Berdel ◽

David Moore ◽

Franklin Davis ◽

Jun Liu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Potential Treatment ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Vibration Therapy

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Favorable Effects of 24‐Week Whole-Body Vibration on Glycemic Control and Comprehensive Diabetes Therapy in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Therapy ◽

10.1007/s13300-021-01068-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Takumi Kitamoto ◽

Ryuichi Saegusa ◽

Takuma Tashiro ◽

Tomomi Sakurai ◽

Koutaro Yokote ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Glycemic Control ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Diabetes Therapy ◽

Body Vibration

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Immediate Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Skin Temperature and Lower-Limb Blood Flow in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Pilot Study

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app10020690 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 690 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kennedy Freitas Pereira Alves ◽

Ana Paula de Lima Ferreira ◽

Luana Caroline de Oliveira Parente ◽

François Talles Medeiros Rodrigues ◽

Thais Vitorino Marques ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Older Adults ◽

Blood Flow ◽

Skin Temperature ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Limb Blood Flow ◽

Body Vibration

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the response of a single whole-body vibration (WBV) training session to peripheral skin temperature and peripheral blood flow of older adults with type 2 diabetes. A double-blind, controlled clinical trial was conducted following the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines. A single session of WBV (24 Hz; amplitude 4 mm; vibration time 45 s, with a series of eight repetitions with recovery between repetitions of 30 s; total time of 10 min) or sham vibration on the Kikos P204 Vibrating Platform was employed. To assess skin temperature, the FLIR E40bxs thermographic camera and the ultrasonic vascular Doppler for flow velocity were used. Evaluation occurred before and after a WBV or sham intervention. The sample consisted of three men and 17 women. In the WBV group, there was a decrease in the temperature from 29.7 °C (±1.83) to 26.6 °C (±2.27), with p = 0.01. Temperature following sham decreased from 28.6 °C (±1.84) to 26.3 °C (±2.49), with p = 0.01. Regarding blood flow, there was a decrease in the analyzed arteries, especially the left posterior tibial artery, where there was a statistically significant flow reduction from 27.1 m/s (±25.36) to 20.5 m/s (±19.66), post WBV (p = 0.01). In the sham group, an increased flow velocity was observed for all the arteries analyzed, except for the left dorsal artery. Immediately following a full-body vibration session, peripheral skin temperature and lower-limb blood flow tend to decrease in diabetic patients. However, from the design of study developed, we cannot infer the maintenance of this effect in the medium and long term.

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