Effect of Baduanjin Exercise in Diabetic Patients

Effect of Baduanjin Exercise on Health and Wellbeing for Health Sustainability in Diabetic Patients

This study is conducted to assess baduanjin exercise for its ability to reduce cortisol levels in type 2 diabetic patients which in turn contributes to lowering blood glucose levels. the potential improvement in blood sugar levels can positively affect patients' quality of life and improving activities of daily living by reducing complications and dependance on medications , so baduanjin exercise supports the concept of health sustainability and enhancing long term wellbeing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients from both sexes diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
• Patients with type 2 diabetes for 5-10 years.
• Patients are on oral antihyperglycemic drugs.
• Patients with HbA1c levels between 6.5% and 7%
• Age ranges from 50 to 60 years.
• Patients with BMI from 30-34.9 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with cardiac problems e.g. heart failure.
• psychological or mental illness.
• musculoskeletal problems.
• neurological problems.
• liver, kidney, lung diseases.
• autoimmune diseases.
• patients with cognitive diseases.