Balance exercises for older adults with diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two different exercise programs to see which is better at improving balance and walking in older adults with diabetes. You may be able to join if you have had diabetes for at least 5 years and have some numbness or tingling in your feet.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 75 years old.
- You have had type 2 diabetes for 5 years or more.
- You have some nerve damage from diabetes (neuropathy), which may cause mild to moderate numbness or tingling.
- You are able to walk on your own, with or without a cane or walker.
- Your most recent A1C (a blood sugar test) is 6.5% or higher.
- You do not have other major health conditions affecting your balance, such as Parkinson's disease or a recent stroke.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
- You have not had recent surgery or injury to your legs or feet.
- You are not taking sedatives or other medications that make you dizzy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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