Comparison of Reiki and classical massage effectiveness on individuals with diabetes

The prevalence of diabetes in world population is increasing every year almost reaching epidemic level. Diabetes is huge health concern, which causes physical, psychosocial, emotional and financial difficulties in the life of the patient. The aim of the study was to assess Reiki therapy and classical massage effect on diabetes patients. The objectives of the study: 1. To assess the quality of life of people with type 1 diabetes before and after the study; 2. To evaluate mood State of people with type 1 diabetes before and after intervention; 3. Analyze glycemic index, glycolized hemoglobin, glycemic control changes in patients with type I diabetes, with as intervention had Reiki or classical massage. The organization and methods of the study. The study was conducted over 2017-20178 at massage center “Lotus”. In the study participated 60 I type diabetes patients, who have been having diagnose for 25-35 years. The patients were divided into two groups: the study group (n = 30) and the control group (n = 30). Study group participated in Reiki therapy and for the control group - a classical massage therapy was used. During the study for both groups of patients were applied 10 procedures. Before and after each procedure glicemic index was tested. For assessment of subjects before and after the study - the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire and the Profile of Mood State (POMS) were used and glycolized hemoglobin was evaluated. For statistical analysis, SPSS 21.0 package and MS Excel program were used. The study results and conclusions. The results of the research revealed that in the study group in assessing the quality of life, the area of physical activity in the study group increased by 27.17 points and in the control group it was only 4.17 points. Only in the experimental group the physical health improved statistically significantly, p