EFFECT OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES TO BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS ON PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELITUS ; SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Introduction: Type 2 DM is one of the most common chronic diseases that cause death and disability worldwide. Type 2 diabetes has a major impact on society and the health system. People with type 2 diabetes during the year will experience physical and psychological disorders that can increase stress. Stress that occurs will increase the secretion of adrenal hormone and cortisol hormone resulting in increased glucose. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a relaxation technique involving breathing and muscle stretching. This technique is proven to relieve stress. Patients learn to tighten and relax muscles regularly. thus reducing stress and affecting the decrease in glucose. Objective: This systematic review to determine the effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique on the reduction of blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Method: Source search using Database: Scopus, Proquest, Science Direct, PubMed and Sage limited in 2012 - 2017. Obtained 15 journals that fit the criteria. Results: Based on the review conducted, the systematic review of articles or journals states that Progressive Muscle Relaxation can lower blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: Progressive Muscle Relaxation interventions influence the decrease in blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus