Effect of Low Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Glucose Profile of Persons with Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study.
10.4093/dmj.2015.39.3.264
- Author:
Georges JABBOUR
1
;
Lise BELLIVEAU
;
David PROBIZANSKI
;
Ian NEWHOUSE
;
Jim MCAULIFFE
;
Jennifer JAKOBI
;
Michel JOHNSON
Author Information
1. School of Kinesiology and Leisure, Faculty of Health and Community Services, University of Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada. georgesjabbour1980@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Electrical stimulation;
Diabetes;
Glucose regulation
- MeSH:
Blood Glucose;
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2;
Electric Stimulation*;
Glucose Tolerance Test;
Glucose*;
Humans;
Knee;
Pilot Projects*
- From:Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
2015;39(3):264-267
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of low-frequency neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on glucose profile in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Eight persons with T2DM (41 to 65 years) completed a glucose tolerance test with and without NMES delivered to the knee extensors for a 1-hour period at 8 Hz. Three blood samples were collected: at rest, and then 60 and 120 minutes after consumption of a glucose load on the NMES and control days. In NMES groups glucose concentrations were significantly lower (P<0.01) than in the control conditions. Moreover, a significant positive correlation (r=0.9, P<0.01) was obtained between the intensity of stimulation and changes in blood glucose. Our results suggest that low-frequency stimulation seem suitable to induce enhance glucose uptake in persons with T2DM. Moreover, the intensity of stimulation reflecting the motor contraction should be considered during NMES procedure.
