Pemf Therapy for the Management of Diabetes in Obese Patients

The Investigators previously developed pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation therapy (PEMF) for the metabolic activation of muscle and adipose tissues. In vitro and in vivo preliminary data from rodents demonstrate that PEMF-t induced changes reminiscent of beneficial exercise adaptations, in response to enhanced metabolic fuel utilisation. These exercise mimetic effects were achieved in the absence of exercise and its associated mechanical stresses as the rodents were sedentary. A human pilot study conducted with this platform demonstrated improved muscle function after only 5 weeks. The PROMISE pilot trial will investigate whether metabolic activation of muscle with a novel, non-invasive technology will further improve metabolic outcomes in overweight/obese patients with early T2DM who are currently given diet and/ or lifestyle interventions.