How effective is Swedish massage on blood glucose level in children with diabetes mellitus?
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effect of Swedish massage on blood glucose levels in children with diabetes mellitus.
Results Summary
The study found that Swedish massage significantly reduced blood glucose levels in diabetic children compared to the control group, with no significant difference before the intervention. The results were statistically significant (P<0.0001).
Population
Children aged 6-12 years with diabetes mellitus, recruited from a hospital in Qom City, Iran.
Effective Dosage
15 minutes, 3 times a week
Duration
3 months
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swedish massage | no change | blood glucose levels | children with diabetes mellitus (DM) | - | no significant difference | #1 |
Swedish massage | decrease | blood glucose levels | children with diabetes mellitus (DM) | - | were lower significantly | #2 |
Addition of Swedish massage to daily routines; exercise, diet and medication regimens | decrease | blood glucose level | diabetic children | - | is an effective intervention to reduce | #3 |
This study was conducted to determine the effect of Swedish massage on blood glucose level in children with diabetes mellitus (DM). It was prospective randomized controlled trial study that conducted on 36 children, 6-12 years old with DM, recruited from a hospital in Qom City, Iran. The children were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Swedish massage was performed 15 minutes, 3 times a week, for 3 months in intervention group. The blood glucose levels were evaluated immediately after every session of massage in two groups. The mean ages of children in the intervention (n=18) and control (n=18) groups were 9.05 ± 1.55 and 9.83 ±2.03 years respectively. There was statistically no significant difference in blood glucose levels before intervention between two groups (P=0.586), but the blood glucose levels were lower significantly in intervention group in comparison with control group after intervention (P<0.0001). Addition of Swedish massage to daily routines; exercise, diet and medication regimens, is an effective intervention to reduce blood glucose level in diabetic children.