Impact of Combined Stress Relieving Technique and Circuit Training on Glycemic Control, Physical and Psychological Well-Being in Diabetic Patients
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Diabetes mellitus, stress relieving technique, circuit training, glycemic control, physical fitness, stress management, holistic interventionAbstract
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to insulin dysfunction, leading to severe systemic and psychological complications.This study evaluated the impact of a combined stress relieved techniques(SRT) and circuit training program on glycemic control, physical endurance, and psychological well-being in type 2 diabetic patients.
Methods and Materials: An experimental study was conducted on 68 participants aged 40–50 years with type 2 DM for over five years. Participants were randomized into two groups: Group A (control, n=34), advised to follow standard care with regular medications and diet, and Group B (experimental, n=34), engaged in an 5-week circuit training and SRT program. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Statistical analysis was performed using paired and unpaired tests, with p < 0.001 considered Extremely significant.
Results: Group B showed significantly greater improvements compared to Group A in all parameters. Fasting glucose decreased from 155.82 ± 4.39 to 114.94 ± 7.29 in Group B (p < 0.0001), while Group A showed a modest reduction (p = 0.0214). Group B demonstrated substantial gains in 6MWT (292.23 ± 11.21 to 408.23 ± 11.21, p < 0.0001) and marked reductions in PSS scores (33.22 ± 3.73 to 20.05 ± 4.23, p < 0.0001).
Conclusion: The integration of circuit training with SRT offers a holistic approach to diabetes care, addressing both physical and psychological aspects, resulting in superior glycemic control, improved functional capacity, and reduced stress.
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