Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2019, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 6-10.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2019.01.002

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Analysis of static balance function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Jia Jia, Meng Yan, Zhang Lili, Zhuang Xiaoming   

  1. Department of Endocrinology, Fuxing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038, China
  • Received:2018-12-06 Online:2019-01-21 Published:2019-01-23
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by Science and Technology Plan of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(KM201610025020), Capital Health Research and Development of Special (2016-2-7022, 2018-1-1091).

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the postural stability in a group of patients with diabetes mellitus. Methods The subjects were divided into control group (30 cases) and diabetes mellitus group (30 cases). General baseline data and endocrine-related test results were collected. Balance function tests were performed with eyes opened or closed and standing on hard platforms with a PC708 static balancing apparatus to evaluate the balanced function of diabetes mellitus patients. Results When the diabetic group was standing on a firm surface with open eyes, the total length of the track, the surface of the statokinesigram (SSKG) area and the Romberg quotient were greater than the control group, with statistically significant difference (P<0.05). When the diabetic group was standing on a firm surface with eyes closed, the total length of the track, and the SSKG area of diabetes mellitus subjects were greater than the control group, with statistically significant difference (P<0.05). The statokinesigram length (LFS) index was smaller than the control group, and the Romberg quotient was greater than the control group, both with statistically significant difference. (P<0.05). Conclusion The static balance function of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients decreased:The ability of diabetic patients to maintain static balance and stability in standing position with open eyes was lower than that of the control group. With eyes closed, the ability of diabetic patients to maintain static equilibrium and balance control in standing position was lower than that of normal people. The increase of Romberg rate indicates that the maintenance of standing static balance function in diabetic patients depends more on visual information.

Key words: diabetes mellitus, balance function, fall down

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