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The effects of progressive relaxation on stress and diabetic control |
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| Authors: | Craig A Lammers Bruce D Naliboff Alvin J Straatmeyer |
| Institution: | 1 Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, U.S.A. 2a Department of Anesthesiology. UCLA, Los Angeles, Calif. U.S.A. 2b Behavioral Medicine Research, 151J, V.A. Medical Center, 16111, Plummer Street, Sepulveda, CA 91343, U.S.A. |
| Abstract: | Four insulin-requiring diabetic Ss were followed in single-S designs to measure the impact of progressive muscle relaxation training on blood glucose and stress levels. Measures of blood glucose, stress, activity and caloric intake were taken four times a day, along with a daily measure of anxiety. Two of the 4 Ss showed a significant decrease in blood glucose during treatment periods as compared to baseline measures. Similarly, 2 of the 4 Ss showed a significant decrease in stress levels during treatment. A multiple regression analysis revealed some significant relationships between blood glucose, stress, activity level and caloric intake. The results support previous studies that show relaxation techniques to be a viable aid in establishing greater diabetic control. |
| Keywords: | To whom all correspondence and reprint requests should be addressed at the V A Medical Center |
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