Diabetes mellitus is one of the most dangerous diseases in the world. This report
presents exploratory research designed and performed at diabetes clinics in Iran. The main aim of
the research was to evaluate the effect of Eclectic therapy conducted through Hypnotherapy,
Acupressure therapy and Transcendental meditation (TM) on Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) in
comparison with placebo treatment in patients of type-2 diabetes mellitus (DM-II). Convenience
sampling for the selection of patients who suffered from type-2 diabetes and who were willing
to cooperate in this research was used. 20 patients were employed as a sample group. For the
collection of data, the identical quasi-experimental design called non-equivalent control group
system was used. Therapy sessions were carried out for 10 successive days. Each session
comprised of 60 to 90 minutes. Prescription included 2 capsules (containing 3 grams of wheat
flour each) twice a day for members of the placebo group. The pre-tests, post-tests and followup
tests were conducted in a medical laboratory recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical
Education of Iran. The data of this research showed that the mean FBS level in the post-tests and
the follow-up tests for the experimental group had been reduced significantly in comparison with
the pre-tests, and this result was different from that of the placebo group. The results of this
research revealed that eclectic therapy including acupressure therapy, hypnotherapy and transcendental
meditation had an effect on the FBS level in patients of DM-II and that eclectic therapy was more
effective than the placebo treatment in reducing the FBS level in diabetes mellitus.
Key words: Alternative therapy, Diabetes, Eclectic therapy, Transcendental meditation
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