The Effect of Walking Meditation Training on Glycemic Control and Vascular Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

THE EFFECT OF WALKING MEDITATION TRAINING ON GLYCEMIC CONTROL AND VASCULAR FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES

Walking Meditation training would yield more favorable adaptations than walking alone in improving glycemic control and vascular function in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The inclusion criteria included type 2 diabetes (as defined by the American Diabetes Association), a baseline glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) value of 7-9%, and no previous exercise training in the past 6 months. All participants were free from diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, severe diabetic neurophathy, severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants were excluded if they dropped out or completed less than 80% of the training schedule.