Effect of Nordic Walking on Anthropometrics, Glycemia, and Lipid Profile in Adults With Prediabetes or Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lifestyle interventions, including Nordic walking, a whole-body exercise session, are beneficial for metabolic diseases, including diabetes. However, evidence from research studies or meta-analyses on the efficacy of Nordic walking in improving clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes/prediabetes remains inconclusive.

Purpose

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the efficiency of Nordic walking on anthropometrics, glycemic control, lipid profiles, blood pressure, and peak oxygen uptake (VO₂peak) in adults with prediabetes/diabetes.

Methods

A systematic literature search was performed across PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Embase until June 2025. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involvin

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12782928 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature