Laughter yoga as an enjoyable therapeutic approach for glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

Laughter yoga as an enjoyable therapeutic approach for glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

BackgroundLaughter has been reported to have various health benefits. However, data on the long-term effects of laughter interventions on diabetes are limited. This study aimed to investigate whether laughter yoga can improve glycemic control among individuals with type 2 diabetes.MethodsIn a single...

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Main Authors: Mayumi Hirosaki, Tetsuya Ohira, Yawei Wu, Eri Eguchi, Kokoro Shirai, Hironori Imano, Narumi Funakubo, Hitoshi Nishizawa, Naoto Katakami, Iichiro Shimomura, Hiroyasu Iso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
type 2 diabetes
laughter
laughter yoga
glycemic control
self-care
positive affect
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1148468/full

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