Effect of auditory guided imagery on glucose levels and on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

AbstractTo assess the effect of auditory guided imagery (AGI) on glucose levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbAA 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 HbAMean IGC decreased in both AGI and BMS groups while listening. HbAListening to AGI is a potential approach for improving glycemic control and glucose levels in youth with T1DM, but further research is required.