Effect of auditory guided imagery on glucose levels and on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
BACKGROUND
To assess the effect of auditory guided imagery (AGI) on glucose levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and quality of life (QOL) in type 1 diabetes mellitus children.


METHODS
A blinded randomized controlled study comparing the effect of AGI accompanied by background music and background music solely (BMS). The study included 13 children, (7-16 years). The participants were connected to continuous glucose monitoring system for 5 days (short phase), and the outcome measure was the change in mean interstitial glucose concentration (IGC). Participants listened to the recording twice a week for 12 weeks (long phase), and the outcome measures were changes in QOL and in HbA1c.


RESULTS
Mean IGC decreased in both AGI and BMS groups while listening. HbA1c decreased in both groups, but the decrease in the AGI group was significant.


CONCLUSIONS
Listening to AGI is a potential approach for improving glycemic control and glucose levels in youth with T1DM, but further research is required.
Renana
R
Gelernter
Gila
G
Lavi
Livia
L
Yanai
Ronit
R
Brooks
Yakira
Y
Bar
Zvi
Z
Bistrizer
Marianna
M
Rachmiel
D000293:Adolescent; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis*; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019018:Imagery, Psychotherapy; D008297:Male
D001786:Blood Glucose