The Effects of SKT Meditation Practices (Postures 1 and 3) on Hemoglobin A1c Levels, and Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at Ban Kha Yai Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Roi Et Province

Abstract

Purposes : To compare the mean glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) and fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels of diabetes patients who underwent SKT meditation therapy (postures 1 and 3) with those who did not receive meditation therapy.

Study design : Quasi-experimental research using a two-group pretest-posttest design.

Materials and Methods : The sample consisted of 84 diabetes patients, divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 42 participants in each group. The study was conducted from August to December 2023. Data were collected using questionnaires and record forms. Statistical analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Independent t-test, with statistical significance set at a 95% confidence interval.

Main findings : The experimental group of type 2 diabetes patients had a significantly lower mean HbA1C level than the control group (p<.001). After the intervention, the mean HbA1C level in the experimental group was 1.70 mg% lower than that of the control group (95% CI: 1.34, 2.06). Similarly, the experimental group had a significantly lower mean FBS level than the control group (p<.001). After the intervention, the mean FBS level in the experimental group was 20.85 mg/dl lower than that of the control group (95% CI: 10.25, 31.42).

Conclusion and recommendations : This study demonstrates improved clinical outcomes resulting from the implementation of meditation therapy. Relevant stakeholders are encouraged to adopt this meditation practice as part of diabetes care.