Background & Aims: The present study was aimed to investigate the effect of stress management on reducing blood sugar through cognitive-behavioral method among type 2 diabetic patients.

Materials & Methods: This research used an experimental design with pre-test, post-test and control group. The samples included 30 patients selected through simple randomization from among the members of diabetes community. Harry’s stress questionnaire and a Glocometer were used for data collection. The pre-test and post-test questionnaires were filled out by the patients. Fasting blood suger (FBS) was measured by the researcher before and after the experiment. Cognitive-behavioral therapy was received by the experimental group over 10 sessions of one hour half. The control group did not receive a treatment. The data were analyzed using a covariance analysis.

Results: The results revealed a statistically significant reduction in the mean scores of life quality, blood sugar and stress.

Conclusion: Stress management through cognitive-behavioral therapy could be beneficial as an effective part of comprehensive diabetes care.

SOURCE: URMIA MED J 2015: 26(8): 715 ISSN: 1027-3727