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Pedometer intervention and weight loss in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis

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Cai, X., Qiu, S. H., Yin, H., Sun, Z. L., Ju, C. P., Zügel, M., Steinacker, J. M., Schumann, U.·2016·Diabetic Medicine

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AIM: Although pedometer intervention is effective in increasing physical activity among adults with Type 2 diabetes, its impact on weight loss remains unclear. This meta-analysis was aimed to assess whether pedometer intervention promotes weight loss. METHODS: Three different databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English up to April 2015. Studies were included if they investigated the effects of pedometer intervention on weight loss, as measured by BMI or weight. Effect sizes were aggregated using a random-effects model. Subgroup and meta-regression analyses were used to identify potential moderators. Eleven RCTs with 1258 participants were included. All enrolled participants were overweight or obese. RESULTS: Pedometer intervention led to significantly decreased BMI [weighted mean difference (WMD) -0.15 kg/m(2) , 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.29 to -0.02 kg/m(2) ] and reduced weight (WMD -0.65 kg, 95% CI -1.12 to -0.17 kg). Dietary counselling seemed to be a key predictor of the observed changes. However, none of the following variables had a significant influence: step goal setting, baseline age, BMI, weight, sex distribution, disease duration, intervention duration, and baseline values or change scores for total or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. After completion of the pedometer intervention, non-significant declines in BMI and weight were observed during the follow-up periods. CONCLUSIONS: Pedometer intervention promotes modest weight loss, but its association with physical activity requires further clarification. Future studies are also required to document dietary and sedentary behaviour changes to facilitate the use of pedometers for weight loss in overweight and obese adults with Type 2 diabetes.

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  • One review found no sustained effects on body composition following completion of wearable activity-tracker-based interventions, whereas another found small but non-significant beneficial effects up to 1-2 years (BMI -0.21 kg/m2, 95% CI -1.06 to 0.65).

    “Two reviews examined whether effects on body composition were sustained long term following the completion of wearable activity-tracker-based interventions; one review found no sustained effects, 43 whereas another found small but non-significant beneficial effects up to 1-2 years (BMI -0•21 kg/m², 95% CI -1•06 to 0•65; appendix p 31). 11”

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  • Use of wearable activity trackers has been associated with improved physiological outcomes, including reduced BMI, reduced blood pressure, and increased aerobic capacity.

    “Additionally, using wearable activity trackers has been shown to be associated with improved physiological outcomes, such as reduced BMI, 10,11 reduced blood pressure, 10 and increased aerobic capacity, 9”
  • For bodyweight, two meta-analyses of consumer activity-tracker interventions reported overall weight loss of -1.5 kg (95% CI -2.81 to -0.14) to -1.7 kg (-3.03 to -0.28), whereas two meta-analyses of pedometer interventions reported weight loss of -0.7 kg (95% CI -1.12 to -0.17) to -1.3 kg (-1.85 to -0.70).

    “For bodyweight, two meta-analyses 46,63 of consumer activitytracker interventions reported an overall weight loss of -1•5 kg (95% CI -2•81 to -0•14) to -1•7 kg (-3•03 to -0•28), whereas two meta-analyses 11,61 of pedometer interventions reported weight loss of -0•7 kg (95% CI -1•12 to -0•17) to -1•3 kg (-1•85 to -0•70; appendix p 37).”

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Authors
Cai, X., Qiu, S. H., Yin, H., Sun, Z. L., Ju, C. P., Zügel, M., Steinacker, J. M., & Schumann, U.
Affiliations
  • Zhongda Hospital Southeast University (CN)
  • Universität Ulm (DE)
  • Division of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine Department of Internal Medicine II Ulm University Ulm Germany
Corresponding author
Ju, C. P.
Venue
Diabetic Medicine
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2016-03-25
Volume
33
Issue
8
Pages
1035-1044
ISSN
  • 0742-3071 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-5491
OpenAlex
W2291528366
Cited by
46
References
46
Citations by year
2025: 3 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 2
FWCI
0.55
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Diabetic Medicine (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Keywords
weight loss, type 2 diabetes, obesity, overweight adults, body mass index, physical activity, nutrition counseling, sedentary behavior
MeSH terms
Counseling, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diet Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Humans, Obesity, Weight Loss, Exercise, Body Mass Index, Overweight, Actigraphy

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