Slow Deep Breathing Exercises Are of Value in Improving Blood Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes: A Controlled Clinical Trial

OBJECTIVES: This cohort-controlled clinical study aimed to investigate the effect of slow deep breathing on random blood glucose (RBG) levels and to correlate it with saturated peripheral oxygen (SpO2) METHODS: A total number of 100 participants were grouped into two groups; Group I: healthy subjects (n=50) and Group II: T2DM participants (n=50). The participants were breathed deeply for two cycles, each for 20 minutes. RBG and SpO2 (%) were determined before and after each cycle. RESULTS: RBG levels were significantly decreased and SpO2 (%) values were significantly elevated after slow deep breathing exercises in both groups. There is an insignificant inverse correlation between SpO2 (%) and RBG in Group II CONCLUSION: Physical therapy could act as an adjuvant intervention in controlling blood glucose in T2DM.