Effect of Benson's relaxation techniques on blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of Benson's relaxation techniques on blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus. This study is a quasi-experiment using a pre/posttest design with a control group. A sample of 30 individuals at risk of diabetes was divided into intervention and control groups. Analyses were performed using frequency distribution and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Significant differences were found between the pre- and post-workout measurements in the intervention group (p = 0.001) but not in the control group (p = 0.291). Progressive muscle relaxation exercises comprised of 15 min of movement at least three days a week can improve blood sugar levels and may help to improve a patient's belief.