Electric shocks may replace exercise for diabetes patients
NCT ID NCT02510521
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using electrical stimulation on the thigh muscles could improve how the body uses insulin in people with type 2 diabetes. Eighteen adults with type 2 diabetes who were overweight and on oral medication received a single session and then six days of daily stimulation. The goal was to see if this method could serve as an alternative to physical activity for those unable to exercise.
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Endocrinology Unit and Clinical Research Center Basse Normandie, University Hospital of Caen
Caen, 14000, France