Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Many diabtes mellitus sufferers prioritize the handling of diet, and consume drugs rather than physical activity. However, handling the diet does not guarantee the control of blood glucose levels. One physical activity that can be used is with Qigong Gymnastics. Qigong Gymnastics traditional fitness methods originating from ancient China, combine body movements, mediation guidelines, respiratory regulation, and so on. This combination of elements achieves physical and mental adjustment effects. Qigong can help maintain neuroendocrine balance and blood glucose control. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of qigong gymnastics on reducing blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The type of research is quasi experimental with nonequivalent control group design. Sample in this research is patient of patients Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 that is 48 people. Data analysis was performed by using Wilcoxon and Kruskal Wallis test with α = 0.05.

The results of statistical test analysis using Wilcoxon test obtained glucose levels before and after p-value 0.12> 0.05 means that there is a significant decrease in blood glucose levels. Data analysis was performed using the Kruskal Wallis test explaining that blood glucose levels before and after Qigong Gymnastics in the experimental group 1, 2 and 3 times a week blood glucose levels before gymnastics had a p-value of 0.0433> 0.05 and after gymnastics obtained p-value 0.018 <0.05 means there are differences in blood glucose levels in the three study groups.

The conclusion of the results of the study is that intervention with Qigong Gymnastics twice a week is more effective in reducing blood gluosa levels in Patients Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Therefore it is recommended for patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients to always perform physical activities such as Qigong Gymnastics and check blood glucose levels to health workers regularly so that blood pressure can be controlled.