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Effects of Motor-level Electrical Stimulations on Postprandial Glucose Levels in Non-Diabetic Young Individuals Han-Hung Huang Shelly D Weise Man-Soo Ko Trevor Hansen Annika JohnsonCharity McCluskey<p><strong>Background and objectives:</strong> Motor-level electrical stimulation (MES) has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and glucose uptake in both animals and humans.&nbsp; Recently, MES has been shown to improve the blood glucose control in people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).&nbsp; There are several types of MES applied in physical therapy clinics.&nbsp; However, it is unknown what types of MES optimally decrease postprandial glucose level.&nbsp; The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of three different types of MES on postprandial glucose levels in healthy non-diabetic subjects.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Methods</strong>: Twenty-eight subjects were randomly assigned to four groups: MES 1, MES 2, MES 3 and the control group.&nbsp; All subjects participated in an overnight fast of at least 8 hours and had their fasting blood glucose measured.&nbsp; Subjects were given a glucose supplement to drink within 10 minutes, rested in supine for 30 minutes then the second glucose level was measured.&nbsp; Subjects received a 30-minute MES treatment (except for the control group) followed by the third blood glucose level test.&nbsp; Subjects then rested an additional 30 minutes followed by obtaining the final blood glucose measurement.&nbsp; VO2 levels were monitored every 30 seconds, and heart rate was monitored every 3 minutes throughout the 90 minute study.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Results</strong>: There were no significant differences between groups on glucose levels and heart rate throughout the study.&nbsp; The MES 2, Russian Current, demonstrated a statistically significant increase of 10% in VO2 toward the end of treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Conclusions</strong>:&nbsp; In this preliminary study, MES seems to have no effects on lowering postprandial glucose levels in healthy non-diabetic subjects.&nbsp; However, Russian Current may have a potential for optimally simulating physical activity.&nbsp; &nbsp;Future research is required with a more extended sampling method, a larger sample size, more intensive MES experimental protocols and a continuous glucose monitoring technique.</p> Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation - Peertechz Publications 2017-02-06 Research Article https://doi.org/10.17352/2455-5487.000042 en Copyright © Han-Hung Huang et al.