C Anjali Devi
Osmania University, India
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Diabetes Metab
Influence of music on blood sugar levels was studied among fifty diabetic patients (60-75 years) randomly selected from a diabetic clinic. Training on diet, exercise, medicines and how to monitor blood sugar levels is existing. In addition they were asked to listen to music of their choice for half an hour daily for three months. Patients were monitored and monthly readings recorded. Twenty five diabetic patients (60-75 years) with similar routine selected as control group were not exposed to music. Initial fasting glucose levels in both groups ranged between 100 �?? 180 mg/dl, average being 154 mg/dl in the experimental group and 152 mg/dl in the control group. In the experimental group Initial fasting blood sugar levels were - 20%, 28%, 16% and 36% in ranges 100-120, 121-140, 141-160, >161 respectively. After three months blood sugar levels decreased with 28% sliding into normal range. Patients with 100- 120 mg/dl were 20%, 121-140-24%, 141-160 - 4%, > 160 mg/dl - 24% respectively. In the control group initial readings at 100- 120, 121--140, 141-160, >161 mg/dl are 32%, 48%, 12% and 8 percent. While final readings were 28%, 64%, 4% and 4% respectively. None were in the normal range. Music seemed to have influenced the blood sugar levels, probably by decreasing the stress factor. Several patients exposed to music looked relaxed, steady and happy. While in the control group though they followed a prescribed therapy of medicines, diet and exercise, sugar levels fluctuated but did not touch the normal level.
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