scholarly journals The Impact of Biofeedback on Diabetic Patients’ Glycemia

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Fariba Aaraji ◽  
Masoud Nosratabadi ◽  
Mohammadjavad Hoseinpourfard
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
The Impact

Background: Complementary medicine claims that biofeedback affects the reduction of blood glycemia. Objective: The current study aimed to determine the effects of biofeedback on decreasing blood glucose levels and tension and increasing the quality of life in diabetic patients. Methods: The current retrospective evidence-based study used pretest-posttest accidental sampling to select a group of 30 diabetic patients admitted to Glenview Clinic in the Aghdasiyeh region, Tehran, Iran, as the sample. Participants were divided into two 15-membered groups, the experiment and the control groups, matched by age and gender. Data gathering tools included the Quality of Life questionnaire in diabetic patients by Thomas et al, the Perceived Tension Index by Cohen et al, a glucometer, and the fasting blood glucose test. Data was analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: The results showed that biofeedback training was effective in decreasing blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Conclusion: Biofeedback can reduce tension and improve the quality of life of diabetic patients; thus, it could be used as a complementary service in healthcare centers.

scholarly journals Effect of relaxation therapy on depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life among diabetic patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Sabah M. Ebrahem ◽  
Samah E. Masry
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Relaxation Therapy ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of relaxation therapy on depression, anxiety, stress, quality of life, and blood glucose levels among patients diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Sample: Convenience sample of 70 patients was recruited and assigned to one of two groups, an intervention group (Group A) and a control group (Group B). A table of random numbers was generated and used to make group assignments. Setting: The study was conducted at Medical Outpatient Clinics in Menoufia University Hospital, Menoufia governorate, Egypt. Instruments: Data collection included a structured interview questionnaire that included socio-demographic characteristics and clinical data, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BRIEF).Results: The findings indicate that anxiety level, stress, depression, and quality of life were improved in the intervention group with a statistically significant degree compared to the control group.Conclusions: Relaxation therapy improved depression, anxiety, stress, quality of life, and blood glucose levels among patients diagnosed with T2DM.Recommendation: Relaxation therapy, patient education programs and treatment protocols should be integrated into the medical outpatient clinic to assist patients diagnosed with T2DM to cope with their stress, anxiety, depression, and enhance blood glucose control.

scholarly journals Quality of Life with Gestational Diabetes

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
The Way

Diabetes is a demanding disease, so it can affect life in many ways. Managing diabetes can be stressful. The way feel when the blood glucose levels are low or high adds to the stress. On top of that, there are the worries that might develop complications, and the burden of dealing with any complications may already have. It is no wonder that many people feel that diabetes affects their quality of life

scholarly journals Sample of Aboriginal Australians, 2-hour post-load insulin concentrations are greatest between fasting plasma glucose values of 6.7-7.3 mmol/l

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-05
Author(s):  
Paul Aveyard
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glycaemic Control ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Good Glycaemic Control ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
The Impact

Background: Prevention of diabetic complications requires good glycaemic control. This study aimed to provide type 2 diabetes patients with remote active care and glycaemic control through the use of videophone technology without the need for them to attend hospital. The literature recommends additional research to study the impact of technical innovations on improved disease self-management and medical outcome. This is the only study to be conducted in Turkey concerning patient monitoring using videophone technology. The aim of the study was to establish the effectiveness of the use of videophone technology in the glycaemic control of patients with diabetes living in remote areas. Methods: This is a prospective, randomized control study using the systematic sampling method (using half ratio), in which 24 patients were chosen for the Experimental Group (EG) and another 24 for the Control Group (CG). All of the patients agreed to participate in the study. Patients in the CG received routine care, while the glycaemic control and consultations for patients in the EG were conducted using videophone technology. The patients were monitored by videophone for a total of 6 months. The HbA1c and blood glucose values recorded over the 6 month monitoring period were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of using a videophone. Results: The mean age of the individuals in the EG was 54.41 ± 8.54 years (Min=43 Max=78) and in the CG it was 57.25 ± 9.61 (Min=40 Max=77). In both groups, 50% of the individuals were men and 50% were women. When the two groups were compared, it was was found that the preprandial blood glucose levels of the diabetic patients in the EG (mean 159.48 ± 40.71mg/dl) were lower by 13.55 ± 52.89 mg / dl than the preprandial blood glucose levels of the diabetic patients in the CG (mean 173.03 ± 65.07 mg/dl). It was determined at the end of the six-month monitoring that the A1c levels of the individuals in the EG were significinatly lowered by 0.49% in total, and that the A1c levels of the individuals in the CG were higher by 0.17 % in total. Conclusions: It was shown that videophone technology can be useful in the glycaemic control of diabetic patients in Turkey.

Therapeutic Advancements in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus with Special Reference to Nanotechnology

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (38) ◽  
pp. 4909-4916
Author(s):  
Pallavi Singh Chauhan ◽  
Dhananjay Yadav ◽  
Shivam Tayal ◽  
Jun-O Jin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Insulin Delivery ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Glucose Sensors ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Sensing Systems ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

For improvisation of diabetic’s quality of life, nanotechnology is facilitating the development of advanced glucose sensors as well as efficient insulin delivery systems. Our prime focus of the review is to highlight the advancement in diabetic research with special reference to nanotechnology at its interface. Recent studies are more focused on enhancing sensitivity, accuracy, and response by employing metal as well as nanoparticles based glucose sensors. Moreover, the review focuses on nanoscale based approaches i.e. closed-loop insulin delivery systems, which detect any fluctuation in blood glucose levels and allow controlled release of a drug, thus are also called self-regulating insulin release system. Additionally, this review summarizes the role of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic complications through little advancement in the existing techniques. To improve health, as well as the quality of life in diabetic’s new sensing systems for blood glucose level evaluation and controlled administration of drugs through efficient drug delivery systems should be explored.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Progressive Muscle Relaxation Terhadap Respon Stres, Kadar Glukosa Darah, dan Kualitas Hidup pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Ida Trisnawati ◽  
Novita Fajriyah ◽  
Wahyu Sukma Samudera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Diabetes Melitus

Background: Various complications caused by causing diabetes mellitus patients to undergo treatment at the Hospital to overcome the complaints that arise. This causes the patient to experience stress physically and psychologically. Objective: To explain the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on the stress response, blood glucose levels, and quality of life in patients with diabetes mellitus. Method: This systematic review used the PRISMA approach. The database used in this study were Scopus, Pubmed, Proquest, and Science Direct in English. Results: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) could reduce muscle tension, stress, lower blood pressure, increased tolerance for daily activities. Regular exercise can make it easier for patients to concentrate and relax conditions will be more quickly achieved thereby increasing the performance of the adrenal glands to produced sedative hormones which will have an impact on reducing stress and decreasing blood glucose levels so that the quality of life of DM patients increased. Conclusion: PMR influences the stress response, blood glucose levels, and quality of life in patients with diabetes mellitus. Keywords: progressive muscle relaxation; stress; blood glucose level; quality of life; diabetes mellitus ABSTRAK Latar belakang: Berbagai komplikasi yang ditimbulkan menyebabkan pasien diabetes mellitus harus menjalani perawatan di Rumah Sakit untuk mengatasi keluhan yang ditimbulkan. Hal ini menyebabkan pasien mengalami stres secara fisik maupun secara psikologis. Tujuan: Untuk menjelaskan pengaruh progressive muscle relaxation terhadap respon stres, kadar glukosa darah dan kualitas hidup pada pasien Diabetes Melitus. Metode: Systematic review ini menggunakan pendekatan PRISMA. Database yang digunakan adalah Scopus, Pubmed, Proquest, dan Science Direct menggunakan bahasa Inggris. Hasil: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) mampu mengurangi ketegangan otot, menurunkan stress, menurunkan tekanan darah, meningkatkan toleransi terhadap aktivitas sehari-hari. Latihan yang teratur dapat membuat pasien lebih mudah untuk memusatkan pikiran dan kondisi rileks akan lebih cepat tercapai sehingga meningkatkan kinerja kelenjar adrenal untuk memproduksi hormon penenang yang akan berdampak pada penurunan stres dan penurunan kadar glukosa darah sehingga kualitas hidup pasien DM meningkat. Kesimpulan: PMR memiliki pengaruh terhadap respon stres, kadar glukosa darah, dan kualitas hidup pada pada pasien diabetes melitus. Kata kunci: progressive muscle relaxation; stres; kadar glukosa darah; kualitas hidup; diabetes melitus

scholarly journals Yagya Therapy Treatment Reduced Blood Glucose Level in Diabetic Patients in 2 weeks - a Single Arm Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajit Singh Saini ◽  
Saurabh Pal ◽  
Vandana Shrivastav
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Glucose Level ◽  
Glucose Level ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Control Blood Glucose ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Therapy Treatment

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when blood glucose level is too high. To control blood glucose levels in diabetic patients, modern therapies with a healthy diet and regular physical activity has been a good approach for the management of the diabetes. However, the disease eventually becomes deepen in most of the patients with age, and current approaches are not sufficient, demanding supportive and alternative approaches. The present paper portrays a contextual analysis of the impact of Yagya Therapy on diabetic level (HbA1C) in 2 weeks, using an appropriate herbal formulation on 10 patients, who had been experiencing diabetes since recent years. 10 diabetic patients (5 males and 5 females) on allopathic medicine for past more than 1 year without any change in medication and dose in past 3 months participated in the study. They were given 13 days of Yagya Therapy twice a day and their pre and post blood level of fasting glucose, Post Prandial (PP) glucose, and HbA1C were measured. Among 10 patients only 6 had attended nearly all of the sessions. Among 6 Patient, all of them showed reduction in the HbA1c value. The four of the patients, it was remarkable HbA1c difference i.e. 0.4, 0.4, 0.3, 0.2 respectively indicating impressive results i.e. affecting 3 months glucose sugar average and producing reduction in them with just 26 sessions in 13 days. The present study indicated Yagya therapy as a potential supportive and alternative solution in the management of diabetes. The increase in the time duration of the Yagya Therapy for more than 3-6 months may give the desired results for managing the diabetes.

scholarly journals Impact of Educational Self-efficacy Enhancement Program on Quality of Life, Pain Management, Self-efficiency Behaviors, and Its Impact of Satisfaction Among Adult Diabetic Patients With Peripheral Neuropathy Pain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad.A AHMAD Abu-Shennar ◽  
Nurhan Bayraktar Bayraktar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aims: This study aims to investigate the impact of the educational self-efficacy enhancement program on quality of life, pain management, self-efficiency behaviors, and its impact satisfaction among adult diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy pain.Materials and methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted at the Jordanian Ministry of Health. during the period from October - March 2020 with 72 adult diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy pain, after the ethical approval. Study group participants have implemented an educational self-efficacy enhancement program.Demographic data from, Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale, Quality of Life Questionnaire(EQ-5D), Pain Intensity Scale, and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire were used in data collection. Results: This study found that the self-efficacy enhancement program had a significantly positive impact on diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain patients’ QoL, pain levels, self-efficiency behaviors, and satisfaction. Conclusion:It is crucial to improve their self-efficacy behaviors and modification of lifestyle and behavioral changes such as appropriate diet, exercise, reduce weight and encouragement stop smoking, and regularly visit treating physicians.

scholarly journals Impact of Educational Self-Efficacy Enhancement Program on Quality of Life, Pain Management, Self-Efficiency Behaviors, and Its Impact of Satisfaction among Adult Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy Pain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad AHMAD Abu-Shennar ◽  
Nurhan Bayraktar Bayraktar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
The Impact

Abstract AimsThis study aims to investigate the impact of the educational self-efficacy enhancement program on quality of life, pain management, self-efficiency behaviors, and its impact satisfaction among adult diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy pain.Materials and methodsThis randomized controlled study was conducted at the Jordanian Ministry of Health. during the period from October - March 2020 with 72 adult diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy pain, after the ethical approval. Study group participants have implemented an educational self-efficacy enhancement program. Demographic data from, Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale, Quality of Life Questionnaire (EQ-5D), Pain Intensity Scale, and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire were used in data collection. ResultsThis study found that the self-efficacy enhancement program had a significantly positive impact on diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain patients’ QoL, pain levels, self-efficiency behaviors, and satisfaction. ConclusionIt is crucial to improve their self-efficacy behaviors and modification of lifestyle and behavioral changes such as appropriate diet, exercise, reduce weight and encouragement stop smoking, and regularly visit treating physicians.

scholarly journals Impact of Educational Self-Efficacy Enhancement Program on Quality of Life, Pain Management, Self-Efficiency Behaviors, and Its Impact of Satisfaction among Adult Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy Pain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Ahmad Abu-Shennar ◽  
Nurhan Bayraktar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aims:This study aims to investigate the impact of the educational self-efficacy enhancement program on quality of life, pain management, self-efficiency behaviors, and its impact satisfaction among adult diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy pain.Materials and methods:This randomized controlled study was conducted at the Jordanian Ministry of Health. during the period from October - March 2020 with 72 adult diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy pain, after the ethical approval. Study group participants have implemented an educational self-efficacy enhancement program. Demographic data from, Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale, Quality of Life Questionnaire (EQ-5D), Pain Intensity Scale, and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire were used in data collection. Results: This study found that the self-efficacy enhancement program had a significantly positive impact on diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain patients’ QoL, pain levels, self-efficiency behaviors, and satisfaction. Conclusion: It is crucial to improve their self-efficacy behaviors and modification of lifestyle and behavioral changes such as appropriate diet, exercise, reduce weight and encouragement stop smoking, and regularly visit treating physicians.

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