The Effects of Stretching Exercise on Levels of Blood Glucose: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.
Ewan ThomasSalvatore FicarraMasatoshi NakamuraPatrik DridTatjana TrivicAntonino BiancoPublished in: Sports medicine - open (2024)
The results of this systematic review highlight the potential of stretching exercises to reduce blood glucose levels. In particular, if stretching is applied as a specific form of exercise intervention in patients with T2D greater effects are observed. However, further studies with more solid research designs are required, therefore, caution is needed before prescribing stretching as an exercise intervention for glycaemic management.