THE INHIBITORY EFFECT OF LAUGHTER YOGA ON THE INCREASE IN POSTPRANDIAL BLOOD GLUCOSE IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS

摘要

The aim of the present study was to determine the impact of laughter therapy on the blood glucose level in type 2 diabetic patients. For this purpose, we used laughter yoga, which includes respiratory laughing and fun exercises. The study involved 211 participants, of which 110 were involved and 101 were not involved (control group) in laughter yoga. In both groups, the level of blood glucose was measured at arrival after they had standard brunch, a total of 250 Kcal. A 90- minute lecture was followed by 30-minute intense workout for those participants who had laughter yoga included in the program. In both groups, the level of blood glucose was measured after 120 minutes. We found the inhibitory effect of laughter on the increase in postprandial blood glucose (P<0.05). Our study indicated the importance of daily opportunities for laughter in patients with diabetes