Whole-body Vibration May Help Control Diabetes
A less strenuous form of exercise called "whole-body vibration" may work as well as regular exercise in helping control diabetes. Researchers compared diabetic and non-diabetic mice utilizing simulated whole-body vibration for a new study into low-impact exercise options.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) uses a vibrating device to trigger muscle reactions naturally within the body. The person may be standing, sitting, or lying down. The device vibrates and causes the body's muscles to react many times per second to keep the person aligned as the body naturally works to keep balance and equilibrium.
The mouse study had promising results for WBV.
The study used a vibrating platform for a mouse cage which moved the cage the way a WBV device would a human. Movement lasted about 20 minutes per day for 12 weeks in total. Another group of mice ran on a treadmill for 45 minutes a day for the 12 weeks and a third did nothing.
Diabetic mice who ran on the treadmill had the same health outcomes as did the diabetic mice who were subjected to WBV. This indicates that WBV could offer health benefits to diabetics in need of exercise.
Research is still needed to find the right amount of whole-body vibration a human should use, the researchers say. It is unclear how much is enough and how much may be too much.
Source: VOAnews.com
More Articles
With its slightly nutty flavor, chewy texture, and nutritional punch farro is an ancient whole grain worth a place in our pantry.
Farro...
Having diabetes is cause for concern, however it doesn’t mean that you need to eliminate all of your favorite foods from your diet completely....
With diabetes becoming more of an epidemic each and every day, being knowledgeable about the disease, its effects on the body as well as ways to...
If you’re a diabetic or live with one, it can be tough trying to figure out the best foods to eat because your priority is to control your blood...
In this post, I will show you the 10 best ice creams for diabetics.
When you think of sweetened foods that a diabetic shouldn’t consume,...
More Articles
If you’re living with diabetes, snacking is a necessity because going for more than 3-4 hours without eating can be detrimental to your health....
For diabetics, choosing healthy snacks can be a daunting task.
A good rule of thumb is to pick out snacks that are rich in protein, fiber,...
According to information available through the National Institutes of Health, there’s an estimated 462 million people in the world who are...
Eleven Clinical Studies
After eleven clinical studies and 300,000 participants, researcher Vasanti Malik and her team of researchers...
Diabetic women often have a harder time losing weight than non-diabetic women. A study funded by Jenny Craig proved that diabetic women have an...
Many recent studies have proved that magnesium levels are lower in patients with diabetes than in non-diabetics. This magnesium...
Fluid retention, also known as edema, is a problem that affects many diabetics, especially those with type 2 diabetes...
Some of us might be thrilled if we could manage our blood sugar by sitting in a hot tub or sauna, instead of working up a sweat biking, or using...
Cooking and baking with the ancient cereal grain sorghum has health benefits for people with diabetes, and those with weight control issues....
When it comes to certain foods, there are always questions as to whether or not a diabetic can have them without...
Matcha tea is a rich, creamy, full-bodied beverage with amazing nutritional properties that address several diabetes health concerns.
The...
Salads are good example of foods that type 2 diabetics can enjoy with relatively low guilt. With the right greens and other elements added, salad...
Remaining gainfully employed is important to many people. Those who live with any form of diabetes may find that some lines of work are more...
Learning that you have diabetes does mean making some lifestyle changes. One of the areas that needs attention is your diet. Most people find that...
One of the more challenging aspects of life as a type 2 diabetic is managing your diet. There’s often the temptation to avoid certain foods...