Abstract
Aim
This study aimed to summarize the effects of aquatic training on the health outcomes
of type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients.
Methods
This is a systematic review with meta-analysis that followed the PRISMA recommendations. Searches were performed in four
databases in April 2021. The following eligibility criteria were adopted: adults with
T2D; aquatic training (AT) intervention in an upright position; pre- and post-intervention
assessments of the following outcomes: HbA1c, SBP and DBP, functional capacity, VO2peak. The random-effects meta-analysis results are presented as mean differences and 95% confidence intervals.
Results
Of the 375 studies, 12 studies were eligible and included in the meta-analysis. Favorable effects of AT post-intervention were observed in HbA1c (-0.62 %),
VO2peak (2.16 mL.Kg−1.min−1), SBP (-5.55 mmHg), DBP (-4.99 mmHg), and the 6-minute walk test (76.64 m). AT also
revealed superior effects when compared to the control group (CG) and similar effects
to land training (LT) in HbA1c (AT vs CG = -0.67 % and AT vs LT = -0.40 %), VO2peak (AT vs CG = 3.78 mL.Kg−1.min−1; AT vs LT = -0.12 mL/Kg-1.min−1), SBP (AT vs LT = -0.85 mmHg), and DBP (AT vs LT = 2.12 mmHg).
Conclusion
AT improves HbA1c, VO2peak, SBP, DBP, and functional capacity in T2D patients. Beneficial effects favored AT
over CG, while similar effects were verified between AT and LT on HbA1c, VO2peak, and blood pressure.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 11, 2023
Accepted:
February 8,
2023
Received in revised form:
January 31,
2023
Received:
August 25,
2022
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