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Abstract Title:

Impact of Integrated Amrita Meditationtechnique on stress in type 2 diabetic patients.

Abstract Source:

Indian J Med Res. 2020 Nov ;152(5):508-514. PMID: 33707393

Abstract Author(s):

K S Sarika, Harish Kumar, Vandana Balakrishnan, K R Sundaram

Article Affiliation:

K S Sarika

Abstract:

Background & objectives: Several studies on mind-body relaxation techniques have demonstrated a reduction in psychological stress levels. Implementation of such cost-effective, persons suffering from chronic disorders would be beneficial for the diabetic population. This study was undertaken to understand the effect of Integrated Amrita Meditationtechnique (IAM) technique on stress and its benefit in attaining a better glycaemic control.

Methods: Thirty type 2 diabetic patients aged between 30 and 65 yr were consecutively recruited for the study. They were randomly allocated to IAMand control groups. Weight, body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycated haemoglobin (HbA) and perceived stress scale (PSS) were the variables assessed pre- and post-intervention during the three-month study period.

Results: The mean changes between baseline and three months in the experimental group showed statistically significant decrease in HbA(P=0.018) as well as psychological stress (P<0.001), whereas an increase in weight (P=0.046) and FBG (P=0.029) was observed in the control group. When the pre- and post-mean changes of the study variables were assessed between the two groups, the differences obtained were statistically significant for weight (P=0.048), BMI (P=0.055), HbA(P=0.034) and PSS (P≤0.001).

Interpretation & conclusions: The findings suggest that stress is an important risk factor hindering the glycaemic control of diabetic patients. Through reduction of psychological stress by IAMpractice, diabetic patients can attain a better glycaemic control along with the usual treatment regimens.

Study Type : Human Study

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