A Therapeutic Vibrating Insole Device for Postural Instability in Older People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Control Study.

Isabelle Bourdel-MarchassonSophie C ReguemeMark KelsonJoël PoustisPierre BarralonOlga LaosaLeocadio Rodriguez-MañasAlan J Sinclair

Published in: Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders (2022)

In a cohort of frail, prefrail, or non-frail older subjects with diabetes, a 1-month intervention using a vibrating insole device did not alter measures of walking speed and related measures. Larger studies with longer term and different stimulation protocols are required to test this hypothesis more fully.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
preterm infants
glycemic control
middle aged
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
case control
weight loss
preterm birth