مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Effect of Acupressure on Glycated Hemoglobin and Lipids Profile in Type 2 Diabetic Women

Author/Authors :

GUIRGUIS, SANDRA A. Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder Geriatrics, Egypt , EL-SISI, HANY F.E.M. Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Cardiovascular/respiratory Disorder Geriatrics, Egypt , ALY, FARAG A. Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Cardiovascular/respiratory Disorder Geriatrics, Egypt , ALY, YOUSSEF S.S. El-Sahel Teaching Hospital - Department of Internal Medicine, Egypt

Abstract :

Background: The use of acupressure for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) can offer patients a complementary form of treatment that is non-invasive and does not require the use of drugs or other medical procedures. It is considered safe and should not cause negative side effects.Aim of this Study: To determine the effect of application of acupressure on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipids profile levels in type 2 diabetic women.Patients and Methods: Forty women with type 2 diabetes mellitus were randomly assigned into two equal groups, their age ranged from 35 to 50 years. This study was conducted from July 2015 till the end of April 2016. The patients were selected from out patient clinic, in Internal Medicine Department, El-Sahel Teaching Hospital-Shoubra-Cairo-Egypt. The study group (20 patients): Received Acupressure Therapy (AT) on specific acupuncture diabetic point (Sp-6), 3 minutes and repeated 3 times per session on both legs for three times per week, for 12 weeks, in addition to their regular hypoglycemic drugs. The control group (20 patients): The patients of who group did not received acupressure, but followed the prescribed hypoglycemic drugs only for 12 weeks. HbA1C and lipids profile levels were measured before and after 3 months of completion of the study. While measurement of random blood glucose was done before and after each session and for 12 weeks for all patients.Results: Patients in Study group showed significant decreased percentage of HbA1 C, Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein, and Random Blood Glucose (RBG) and increased high density lipoprotein HDL. While in control group, results showed non significant decreases in HbA1C and (TG) and increased in (TC), and LDL, with non significant increases in HDL, combined with significant decreases in RBG.Conclusion: Application of acupressure therapy is effective in decreasing HbA1C, TC, TG, LDL, RBG, and improved HDL level in type 2 diabetic women.