Glucose metabolism disorders and vestibular manifestations: evaluation through computerized dynamic posturography

Area of Science:

• Endocrinology
• Neurology
• Nutrition Science

Background:

• Increased global sugar consumption over 50 years is linked to peripheral insulin resistance.
• Insulin resistance is a key factor in metabolic syndrome, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
• Glucose metabolism disorders can manifest as vestibular dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the therapeutic effect of a fractionated diet, specifically one with restricted glucose intake, on labyrinthine disorders.
• To assess the relationship between glucose-insulin index and vestibular function.

Main Methods:

• A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted with 51 participants.
• Participants were divided into a diet group (DG) receiving glucose-restricted fractionated diet and a control group (CG) receiving no dietary counseling.
• Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) and visual analog scale (VAS) were used for assessments at baseline and after 30 days.

Main Results:

• The diet group (DG) showed significant improvement in posturographic measures compared to the control group (CG).
• Self-assessed balance using the visual analog scale (VAS) also improved in the DG compared to the CG.
• These improvements were observed after a 30-day intervention period.

Conclusions:

• A fractionated diet with glucose restriction is an effective treatment for vestibular dysfunction.
• This dietary intervention shows promise for managing balance disorders associated with glucose metabolism issues.
• The findings suggest a link between dietary glucose intake and vestibular system health.