Abstract:
Purpose:
To evaluate the postural balance of type 2 diabetics with vertigo, dizziness, and/or unsteadiness.
Methods:
limit of stability, pressure center displacement area, and sway velocity of 20 patients with type 2 diabetes were compared with 22 controls using the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM, Medicaa) posturography.
Results:
Compared to the control group, patients with type 2 diabetes showed a significantly lower limit of stability and a significantly higher-pressure center displacement area on a firm surface with eyes open, eyes closed, and horizontal vestibular-visual interaction; and higher sway velocity on a firm surface with eyes open and with eyes closed.
Conclusion:
type 2 diabetics with vertigo, dizziness, and/or imbalance compromised postural balance related to visual stimuli and vestibular-visual interaction and moderate impairment in the quality of life.
Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus; Postural balance; Dizziness; Vertigo; Vestibular; Labyrinth