The Influence of Autogenic Relaxation in Lowering Stress and Blood Sugar Levels in Clients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
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Title
The Influence of Autogenic Relaxation in Lowering Stress and Blood Sugar Levels in Clients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Subject
Diabetes Mellitus,
stress, autogenic
relaxation
stress, autogenic
relaxation
Description
Introduction: Stress is identified as one of the modifiable risk factors for
diabetes mellitus. High stress levels can trigger an increase in blood sugar
levels. There are four approaches to controlling blood sugar levels:
pharmacological therapy, nutritional therapy, physical activity, and
education on self-management of diabetes, such as implementing
autogenic relaxation therapy. Autogenic relaxation is a form of mind-body
intervention that originates from within an individual, involving short
phrases or sentences that promote a sense of tranquility. The aim of this
research is to examine the influence of autogenic relaxation in reducing
stress levels in clients with Type II diabetes mellitus.
Methods: The research design employed iwas a quasi-experiment with a
group control and pre-post-test. The intervention group received
autogenic relaxation sessions lasting 15-20 minutes, six times with a one-
day interval between sessions. The control group was observed without
any intervention.
Results: The results revealed a significant difference between the
intervention and control groups for the variables of stress (p-value 0.000)
and blood sugar (p-value 0.008).
Conclusion: The analysis indicates that autogenic relaxation therapy can
effectively reduce stress and blood sugar levels in Type II diabetes mellitus
clients. We recommend that healthcare services implement autogenic
relaxation therapy programs to assist clients with Type II diabetes mellitus
in addressing stress-related issues and managing their blood sugar levels.
diabetes mellitus. High stress levels can trigger an increase in blood sugar
levels. There are four approaches to controlling blood sugar levels:
pharmacological therapy, nutritional therapy, physical activity, and
education on self-management of diabetes, such as implementing
autogenic relaxation therapy. Autogenic relaxation is a form of mind-body
intervention that originates from within an individual, involving short
phrases or sentences that promote a sense of tranquility. The aim of this
research is to examine the influence of autogenic relaxation in reducing
stress levels in clients with Type II diabetes mellitus.
Methods: The research design employed iwas a quasi-experiment with a
group control and pre-post-test. The intervention group received
autogenic relaxation sessions lasting 15-20 minutes, six times with a one-
day interval between sessions. The control group was observed without
any intervention.
Results: The results revealed a significant difference between the
intervention and control groups for the variables of stress (p-value 0.000)
and blood sugar (p-value 0.008).
Conclusion: The analysis indicates that autogenic relaxation therapy can
effectively reduce stress and blood sugar levels in Type II diabetes mellitus
clients. We recommend that healthcare services implement autogenic
relaxation therapy programs to assist clients with Type II diabetes mellitus
in addressing stress-related issues and managing their blood sugar levels.
Creator
Ida Farida1*
, Meirina1, & Mia Fatma Ekasari2
, Meirina1, & Mia Fatma Ekasari2
Source
https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2024.51360
Date
29 January 2024
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Ida Farida1*
, Meirina1, & Mia Fatma Ekasari2, “The Influence of Autogenic Relaxation in Lowering Stress and Blood Sugar Levels in Clients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 26, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11698.