INFLUENCE OF PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION IN OLDAGE ADULTS WHO SUFFER TYPE 2 DIABETESMELLITUS: PILOT STUDY

摘要

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a world health problem and is considered the first cause of mortality in Mexico. Recent researches have shown that high stress levels increase glucose in serum levels and long-term complications. In this regard, some studies reported that relaxation techniques aid in the metabolic control of patients. In order to verify this, a quasi – experimental pilot study with pre –test, post- test and control group was carried out with women between 60 and 65 years old who suffer from T2DM. After psychological intervention, all the patients decreased their stress and glucose in serum levels. In the control group only one person decreased her stress level. These results suggest that progressive relaxation contributes to reduce stress and reach a glycemic normal rank in people who suffer from T2DM.