Journal of Medical Council of Iran
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Aslani F, Meschi F, Ranjbaripour T, Shokrgozar A, Sodagar S. The Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise with or without Mindfulness on Fasting Blood Sugar and Depression in Women with Type 2 Diabetes. jmciri 2025; 43 (1) :39-48
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Department Of health Psychology, Ka.C., Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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Background: The global diabetes prevalence is rising.The comorbidity of diabetes and depression add complexity to diabetes management. The focus of new studies is on finding a way to improve psychological problems and increase the motivation of patients to perform and continue exercise and medical orders. The mindfulness has attracted special attention due to its focus on the thought patterns and emotions of people that can play an important role in controlling diabetes. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of aerobic exercise with or without mindfulness in fasting blood sugar levels and depression among women with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: This study employed a semi-experimental design featuring a pre-test, post-test, and a three-month follow-up. The statistical population consisted of women with type 2 diabetes who were referred to Diabetes Center in 2023 in Karaj city. 60 participants were randomly selected and divided into four groups, with 15 individuals in each group. In addition to medical treatment, the aerobic exercise group participated in 12 sessions of exercises, while the second group underwent 12 sessions of mindfulness intervention. The third group received both 12 sessions of mindfulness and 12 sessions of aerobic exercises. The control group received only medical treatment. All four groups completed the Beck Depression Inventory during the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up phases, their fasting blood sugar levels were measured. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Bonferroni post hoc tests.
Results: The results revealed significant differences in the effectiveness of aerobic exercise compared to the combined aerobic exercise/mindfulness intervention (p=0.003), as well as between mindfulness therapy and the combined intervention (p=0.015) in reducing depression and fasting blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. The combination of aerobic exercise and mindfulness was more effective in reducing both depression and fasting blood sugar.
Conclusion: The combination of aerobic exercise and mindfulness training has an ideal therapeutic effect in reducing fasting blood sugar levels and depression on patients with type 2 diabetes.
Although combination therapy showed promising results, more clinical trials are needed to assess effectiveness in different populations.
Background: The global diabetes prevalence is rising.The comorbidity of diabetes and depression add complexity to diabetes management. The focus of new studies is on finding a way to improve psychological problems and increase the motivation of patients to perform and continue exercise and medical orders. The mindfulness has attracted special attention due to its focus on the thought patterns and emotions of people that can play an important role in controlling diabetes. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of aerobic exercise with or without mindfulness in fasting blood sugar levels and depression among women with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: This study employed a semi-experimental design featuring a pre-test, post-test, and a three-month follow-up. The statistical population consisted of women with type 2 diabetes who were referred to Diabetes Center in 2023 in Karaj city. 60 participants were randomly selected and divided into four groups, with 15 individuals in each group. In addition to medical treatment, the aerobic exercise group participated in 12 sessions of exercises, while the second group underwent 12 sessions of mindfulness intervention. The third group received both 12 sessions of mindfulness and 12 sessions of aerobic exercises. The control group received only medical treatment. All four groups completed the Beck Depression Inventory during the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up phases, their fasting blood sugar levels were measured. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Bonferroni post hoc tests.
Results: The results revealed significant differences in the effectiveness of aerobic exercise compared to the combined aerobic exercise/mindfulness intervention (p=0.003), as well as between mindfulness therapy and the combined intervention (p=0.015) in reducing depression and fasting blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. The combination of aerobic exercise and mindfulness was more effective in reducing both depression and fasting blood sugar.
Conclusion: The combination of aerobic exercise and mindfulness training has an ideal therapeutic effect in reducing fasting blood sugar levels and depression on patients with type 2 diabetes.
Although combination therapy showed promising results, more clinical trials are needed to assess effectiveness in different populations.
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