Beijing researchers recently considered the benefits of traditional Chinese exercises for people with diabetes. The results showed that Tai chi can help diabetes patients in disease control, life independence and balance ability.
Tai Chi and/or Qigong can lower fasting blood glucose and reduce the body mass index of patients with diabetes. long-term practice of Baduanjin can also improve anxiety, depression, and other negative moods in patients with diabetes.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095754823000315
Research shows that Tai chi is related to good changes of blood lipid, lowering blood pressure, and improving aerobic endurance.
The slow and gentle movements of Tai chi use all the main muscle groups and joints of the body, increase the strength of the muscles and joints, and improve balance, flexibility, endurance, range of motion, and coordination.
These are important benefits for diabetic patients who have lower safety when standing and walking compared with healthy people.
Tai chi can also enhance the physical strength of patients, support the spirit of patients, and reduce mental tension.
Tai chi can help diabetes patients in disease control, life independence and balance ability.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00469580211067934
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