Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction

Stress and anxiety have become major killers in our developed and devloping countries both. Literature has shown reluction in stress results in better owerall well being. lack of sleep is also a contibutor to stress.In T2DM patients this becomes even more important as the have higher oxidative stress, Yoga Nidra is already prescribed by scholars in several countries because of its potential to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and positively influence stress-related parameters such as skin conductivity and cortisol level, which is beneficial for reducing stress related illness and further complications.

Aim

Effect of Yog Nidra on the self-estimated levels of stress and Epworth Sleep Score in T2DM Patient.

Method

The meditation was provided as audio file and carried out during a period of 30 days by the participants of the meditation group.

Method

This study is the first to examine the effects of of Yoga Nidra that was independently conducted by each of the participants using an audio file. Instructions and data collections were carried out via online Survey; the audio file with the Yoga Nidra meditation was provided via download link. No eligibility or exclusion criteria for selection of participants. All subjects participated anonymously and voluntarily. The study was conducted in a pre-post-follow-up design with two measurement points. The intervention period between pre-test and post-test was 30 days;To measure the self-estimated levels of stress and any changes in the course of the study Percieved Stress Score was used.

Result

The meditation group (N =  41) showed Reduction in percieved stress score, Better Epworth Sleep Score (ESS) after the intervention compared with a control group (N =  43).

Discussion

The present study showed the effectiveness of Yoga Nidra and seated meditation in reducing anxiety and stress levels of T2DM Patients when compared to the control group.Yoga nidra is easy to administer, relatively safe and does improve sleep.The model developed for yoga nidra intervention can be used in chronic insomnia patients as an adjunct in management of chronic insomnia. However, more studies, with different groups of all ages and occupations, are necessary to better elucidate the mechanisms through which Yoga Nidra works.