Objective: The results of some studies show that diabetes patients experience some psychological problems, such as depression, stress, self-negative labeling, and lack of self confidence. In this study, we investigated the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing the feeling of emotional pressure and blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes patients, who were referred to the Tonekabon Society of Diabetes.
Methods: This feeling was measured by using Marghan's Measure for Feeling of Emotional Pressure. In addition, the blood sugar levels of all patients were tested and recorded. The 24 patients, who had the highest emotional pressure scores, were selected and randomly divided into two groups, each consisting of 12 patients. They were provided CBT. After the end of CBT, they were tested again. The collected data were tested by SPSS software, 10th edition and ANCOVA covariance statistical test.
Results & Conclusions: There were some meaningful differences between the pre-and post-test levels of emotional pressure. The results of the blood sugar test also indicated a reduction in the level of blood sugar and normalization of blood sugar control in some patients with diabetes type 2.