A study to assess the effectiveness of guava leaf tea in reducing blood glucose level among Type II Diabetic Adults residing at selected urban area Choolai, Chennai

India leads the world with the largest number of diabetic subjects earning the dubious distinction of being termed the "diabetes capital of the world". According to the Diabetes Atlas 2006 published by the International Diabetes Federation, the number of people with diabetes in India currently around 40.9 million is expected to rise to 69.9 million by 2025 unless urgent preventive steps are taken. The main objective of the study was to compare the pre and post blood glucose level in relation to intake of guava leaf tea among clients in both experimental and control group. An experimental study with pre test post test research design was used and a sample of 60 Type II Diabetic Adults (30 in experimental and 30 in the control group) is selected by using simple random sampling technique. 50 ml of guava leaf tea was given to the clients in experimental group half hour after breakfast daily for 14 days. The conceptual framework was based on a modified model of wiedenbach’s helping Art of clinical nursing theory. The tool used for the study includes structured interview schedule and observation method using a glucometer. The obtained data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULT: The findings of the study showed that there was a significant (p≤, 0.05) level with a confidence interval of 95% reduction in blood glucose level after administering guava leaf tea in the experimental group. The study reveals that greater significance of guava leaf tea was observed in the age group of 30-40 yrs, less duration of illness 0-1yr, and habit of doing exercise when compared to others. Guava leaf is cost effective, easily available, known by all people and improves the general well being of the clients, prevents them from developing complications and reduces the dosage of the drug