Personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Bashair M Mussa,1 Mia Schauman,2 Vijay Kumar,3 Sijomol Skaria,3 Salah Abusnana4,51Basic Medical Science Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; 2Medical Research Department, Celolab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 3Rashid Centre for Diabetes and Research,...

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Main Authors: Mussa BM, Schauman M, Kumar V, Skaria S, Abusnana S
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Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2019-06-01
Series:Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/personalized-intervention-to-improve-stress-and-sleep-patterns-for-gly-peer-reviewed-article-DMSO
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author Mussa BM
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description Bashair M Mussa,1 Mia Schauman,2 Vijay Kumar,3 Sijomol Skaria,3 Salah Abusnana4,51Basic Medical Science Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; 2Medical Research Department, Celolab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 3Rashid Centre for Diabetes and Research, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; 4Clinical Science Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; 5Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, University Hospital Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesBackground: There is growing evidence that stress and sleep deprivation are involved in development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The latter is one of the most challenging health problems in the UAE. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of personalized intervention on glycemic and weight control in Emirati patients with T2DM. The intervention involved assessment and modification of stress levels and sleep patterns.Methods: This was a randomized controlled study conducted on 51 Emirati patients with T2DM (age 18–60 years, body-mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2): those in the intervention group who completed the trial numbered 18 and those in the control group who completed the trial numbered 17. Heart-rate variability was used for real-life and long-term assessments of stress, sleep, and recovery. Body weight, BMI, HbA1c and lipid profile were included in the investigation. The National Clinical Trial identifier number is NCT03644134.Results: Percentage change in body weight was significantly greater (P<0.05) in the intervention group (–3.2±2.9) than the control group (–0.02). Percentage change in the BMI of the intervention group was –4.50±5.9, while the control group exhibited less change in BMI (–0.0003±3.3, P<0.05). In addition, a significant reduction in HbA1c was observed in the intervention group (–5.3±15.7) and an increase of 9.9±13.1 was observed in the control group (P<0.01).Conclusion: The findings of the present study show that personalized approaches that reduce stress levels, increase recovery levels, and promote healthy sleep habits play an important role in weight management and glycemic control in T2DM.Keywords: diabetes mellitus, obesity, stress, recovery levels, sleep pattern, heart rate variability
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spelling doaj.art-50cf341dd2c54e67aae66940f4a524cd2023-02-02T09:57:50ZengDove Medical PressDiabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity1178-70072019-06-01Volume 1299199946672Personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trialMussa BMSchauman MKumar VSkaria SAbusnana SBashair M Mussa,1 Mia Schauman,2 Vijay Kumar,3 Sijomol Skaria,3 Salah Abusnana4,51Basic Medical Science Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; 2Medical Research Department, Celolab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 3Rashid Centre for Diabetes and Research, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; 4Clinical Science Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; 5Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, University Hospital Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesBackground: There is growing evidence that stress and sleep deprivation are involved in development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The latter is one of the most challenging health problems in the UAE. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of personalized intervention on glycemic and weight control in Emirati patients with T2DM. The intervention involved assessment and modification of stress levels and sleep patterns.Methods: This was a randomized controlled study conducted on 51 Emirati patients with T2DM (age 18–60 years, body-mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2): those in the intervention group who completed the trial numbered 18 and those in the control group who completed the trial numbered 17. Heart-rate variability was used for real-life and long-term assessments of stress, sleep, and recovery. Body weight, BMI, HbA1c and lipid profile were included in the investigation. The National Clinical Trial identifier number is NCT03644134.Results: Percentage change in body weight was significantly greater (P<0.05) in the intervention group (–3.2±2.9) than the control group (–0.02). Percentage change in the BMI of the intervention group was –4.50±5.9, while the control group exhibited less change in BMI (–0.0003±3.3, P<0.05). In addition, a significant reduction in HbA1c was observed in the intervention group (–5.3±15.7) and an increase of 9.9±13.1 was observed in the control group (P<0.01).Conclusion: The findings of the present study show that personalized approaches that reduce stress levels, increase recovery levels, and promote healthy sleep habits play an important role in weight management and glycemic control in T2DM.Keywords: diabetes mellitus, obesity, stress, recovery levels, sleep pattern, heart rate variabilityhttps://www.dovepress.com/personalized-intervention-to-improve-stress-and-sleep-patterns-for-gly-peer-reviewed-article-DMSODiabetes mellitusObesityStressRecovery LevelsSleep PatternHeart Rate Variability
spellingShingle Mussa BM
Schauman M
Kumar V
Skaria S
Abusnana S
Personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
Diabetes mellitus
Obesity
Stress
Recovery Levels
Sleep Pattern
Heart Rate Variability
title Personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial
title_full Personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial
title_fullStr Personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial
title_full_unstemmed Personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial
title_short Personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial
title_sort personalized intervention to improve stress and sleep patterns for glycemic control and weight management in obese emirati patients with type 2 diabetes a randomized controlled clinical trial
topic Diabetes mellitus
Obesity
Stress
Recovery Levels
Sleep Pattern
Heart Rate Variability
url https://www.dovepress.com/personalized-intervention-to-improve-stress-and-sleep-patterns-for-gly-peer-reviewed-article-DMSO
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