The effects of mindfulness eating and yoga exercise on blood sugar levels of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness eating and yoga exercise on blood sugar levels in pregnant Thai women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Results Summary
The intervention group showed significant reductions in fasting plasma glucose, 2-h postprandial blood glucose, and HbA1c levels compared to controls (p<0.05). Mindfulness eating and yoga exercise demonstrated health benefits for glycemic control in this population.
Population
Pregnant Thai women with GDM.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness eating and yoga exercise | decrease | fasting plasma glucose | pregnant Thai women with GDM | - | significantly reduced | #1 |
mindfulness eating and yoga exercise | decrease | 2-h postprandial blood glucose | pregnant Thai women with GDM | - | significantly reduced | #2 |
mindfulness eating and yoga exercise | decrease | glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) | pregnant Thai women with GDM | - | significantly reduced | #3 |
mindfulness eating and yoga exercise | decrease | glycemic control | pregnant women with GDM | - | had health benefits on | #4 |
AIM: This randomized controlled trial was carried out to investigate the effect of mindfulness eating and yoga exercise on blood sugar levels among pregnant Thai women with GDM. BACKGROUND: Interventions promoting achievement of good glycemic control result in desired pregnancy outcomes. Little is known about the health benefits of mindfulness eating and yoga exercise on blood sugar levels among pregnant with GDM. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial was carried out. Main outcome measures were capillary fasting plasma glucose, 2-h postprandial blood glucose, and hemoglobin A1c. RESULTS: The intervention group showed significantly reduced fasting plasma glucose, 2-h postprandial blood glucose, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in the intervention group (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Mindfulness eating and yoga exercise had health benefits on glycemic control in pregnant women with GDM. It should be recommended in clinical and community health services.