Baduanjin Exercise Parameters for Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

48 randomized controlled trials involving 3,699 participants were analyzed to determine optimal Baduanjin exercise parameters for glycemic and lipid control. The meta-analysis, conducted by Shiying Zhang and registered in PROSPERO, suggests a regimen of 40–45 minutes per session, three times weekly, for 24–48 weeks. Results show significant reductions in fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and triglycerides.

Use Cases

• Identify optimal exercise parameters for Baduanjin interventions based on the meta-analysis results.
• Analyze the effect size of Baduanjin on fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels.
• Compare the impact of Baduanjin on different lipid markers like triglycerides and total cholesterol.
• Inform the design of future clinical trials for mind-body exercises in metabolic disease.

Strengths

• Analysis is based on 48 studies and 3,699 participants, providing a substantial evidence base.
• Follows PRISMA guidelines and uses Cochrane Risk of Bias and GRADE for methodological rigor.
• Specific effect sizes (WMD) and confidence intervals are reported for key metabolic outcomes.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for certain analyses.
• The data is contained in a DOCX file, which may require extraction for computational use.

Provenance

Source

Author Shiying Zhang, published on figshare.

Collection Method

Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs from eight databases up to April 30, 2025.

Time Range

Studies from database inception to April 30, 2025.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-17 13:04:41; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Geographic coverage of the included studies is not specified.