July 2023 PMID 37520826

Effect of aerobic exercise, slow deep breathing and mindfulness meditation on cortisol and glucose levels in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial.

Hany Ezzat Obaya, Heba Ahmed Abdeen, Alae Ahmed Salem, Mai Ali Shehata, Monira I Aldhahi, Taulant Muka, Elena Marques-Sule, Mona Mohamed Taha, Marwa Gaber, Hady Atef

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What people are saying

Overall, the group demonstrates strong agreement and interest in the article by emphasizing its implications for improving diabetes care through lifestyle interventions, with discussions often referencing specific practices like breathing exercises and meditation. This suggests a shared perception of the research's meaningful potential for health improvements, supported by positive word choices and tone throughout the discussions.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects of combining aerobic exercise, slow deep breathing, and mindfulness meditation on managing cortisol and glucose levels in women with type 2 diabetes, indicating strong consensus.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest in the research findings, often highlighting the potential for improved health outcomes and mentioning specific practices like box breathing and mindfulness techniques.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many discussions reference key methods and results, most are brief and primarily supportive, reflecting moderate engagement with some users proposing practical applications or sharing personal experiences.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest the findings are viewed as significant for diabetes management, with phrases like 'better control' and 'improve outcomes' conveying a recognition of high clinical and personal importance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that combining aerobic exercise with slow deep breathing and mindfulness meditation helped women with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar and cortisol levels more effectively than aerobic exercise alone.
  • Participants in the combined intervention group exercised at 60-75% of their maximum heart rate for 60 minutes, three times a week for six weeks.
  • The results suggest that adding breathing and meditation practices to aerobic exercise can improve diabetes management and reduce risks associated with high blood sugar and stress hormones.]

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J P Fanton
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Elements
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MUJERES CON DIABETES tipo 2: incluir al finalizar la sesión de cardio 10 min Slow Breathing + 10 min Mindfulness, mejora los parámetros de glucosa y cortisol a las 6 semanas. https://t.co/pYubmIqqb1

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Effect of aerobic exercise, slow deep breathing and mindfulness meditation on cortisol and glucose levels in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus ... Addition of SDB & meditation to aerobic exercise "can better control the glucose and cortisol levels..." https://t.co/MnAY0PaGxs

Aug 4, 2023 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 43,976 followers View post →
J P Fanton
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Effect of #aerobic #exercise, deep breathing & #mindfulness #meditation on #cortisol & #glucose in women w/ T2 #diabetes https://t.co/XuDDrG695Z @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @shashiiyengar @hubermanlab @LoriShemek @DrPalmquist @hormonedietdoc @EwingT_PhD @AzCIm https://t.co/KdFK18J1Im

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【瞑想はコルチゾールと血糖を低下させる】 有酸素運動、ゆっくりとした深呼吸、マインドフルネス瞑想の組み合わせで6週間の介入 コルチゾールが30.29%現象減少 FBGレベルが14.54%現象 有酸素運動だけだとそれぞれ20.16%、9.97%の減少 https://t.co/jZKULRKrhs https://t.co/ELnQx4luEj https://t.co/mCj35qvDrY

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【瞑想はコルチゾールと血糖を低下させる】 有酸素運動、ゆっくりとした深呼吸、マインドフルネス瞑想の組み合わせで6週間の介入 コルチゾールが30.29%現象減少 FBGレベルが14.54%現象 有酸素運動だけだとそれぞれ20.16%、9.97%の減少 https://t.co/jZKULRKrhs https://t.co/ELnQx4luEj https://t.co/mCj35qvDrY

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https://t.co/YtVt2ed30q "The addition of slow deep breathing and mindfulness meditation to aerobic exercise can better control the glucose and cortisol levels of women with T2DM and thereby improve their outcomes and decrease their cardiometabolic risk." #mindfulness

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Effect of aerobic exercise, slow deep breathing and mindfulness meditation on cortisol and glucose levels in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus ... Addition of SDB & meditation to aerobic exercise "can better control the glucose and cortisol levels..." https://t.co/MnAY0PaGxs

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Elements
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MUJERES CON DIABETES tipo 2: incluir al finalizar la sesión de cardio 10 min Slow Breathing + 10 min Mindfulness, mejora los parámetros de glucosa y cortisol a las 6 semanas. https://t.co/pYubmIqqb1

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Effect of #aerobic #exercise, deep breathing & #mindfulness #meditation on #cortisol & #glucose in women w/ T2 #diabetes https://t.co/XuDDrG695Z @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @shashiiyengar @hubermanlab @LoriShemek @DrPalmquist @hormonedietdoc @EwingT_PhD @AzCIm https://t.co/KdFK18J1Im

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