E11.90
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: 1. Schrothkur:
3-week Schrothkur with four therapeutic elements (1) Schroth’s Diet (therapeutic fasting: light food, calorie-reduced, mainly basic, fat- and animal protein-free, almost salt
Kur drinks are herbal tea, mineral water, fruit juices, and, only by doctor's prescription, small amounts of dry wine), (4) daily change in higher body activities and rest days (drinking days are days
dry days are rest days (relaxation exercises, massages, walks, resting, reading etc.)
participation in the following events (obligatory):
introductory talk by spa physician (1 hour)
nutrition lecture (2 hours)
"Gentle hiking" with a climate therapist (8 times
2 hours)
exchange of experience in the group moderated by a diabetes counselor twice a week (1.5 hours each)
each participant will receive a pedometer for checking his/her daily exercise habits and to create an incentive for additional physical activity
a further optional activity includes personal meetings with the diabetes counselor
Group 2: 2. Holiday stay directed specially at diabetics:
3-week holiday stay specifically tailored to people suffe
Sponsors
Lehrstuhl für Public Health und Versorgungsforschung am IBE,Fachbereich Medizinische Klimatologie, Kurortmedizin und Prävention, LMU München
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: type 2 diabetes mellitus (medically confirmed diagnosis); HbA1c = 6,5% (48 mmol/mol); BMI = 27; participants were informed about the content and purpose of the study and gave their written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: type 1 diabetes mellitus; severe diabetic complications (e.g. diabetic foot, kidney failure, and diabetic retinopathy); malignant tumor in the last 12 months; acute infection; liver cirrhosis; heart failure (NYHA III and IV); kidney failure (creatinine > 1,5mg%); pregnancy; mental illness (e.g. depression, psychosis)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| long-term glucose parameter HbA1c in conjunction with taking diabetes-related medicines at 6 months (antidiabetics, insulin) – pre, 2 weeks, post, 3, 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pre, 2 weeks, post, 3, 6 months: Body Mass Index (BMI); blood pressure; diabetes-related blood tests (fructosamine, CRP, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, creatinine, uric acid, TSH, GOT, GPT, GGT); well-being (World Health Organization 5-item Well-Being Index – WHO-5); general health / quality of life (EuroQol (EQ-5D-5L general health index); pre, post: analysis of VNS/HRV; pre, post, 6 months: blood tests (C-peptide, proinsulin); pre, 3, 6 months: general health / health-related quality of life (SF-36); health-related behavior; pre, 6 months: days of sick leave (last 6 months); during the 3-week Schrothkur: daily documentation of physical activities, number of steps (pedometer), general condition, consumption of medicines | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactDieter Frisch
Lehrstuhl für Public Health und Versorgungsforschung am IBE, Fachbereich Medizinische Klimatologie, Kurortmedizin und Prävention, LMU München
Outcome results
None listed