Gomathi, K N (2016) A study to assess the effectiveness of curry leaves in reducing blood sugar among type II diabetes clients in selected rural areas at Medavakkam, Chennai. Masters thesis, College of Nursing, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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TITLE:A study to assess the effectiveness of curry leaves in reducing blood sugar among type II diabetes clients in selected rural areas at Medavakkam, Chennai India leads the world with largest number of diabetic subjects earning the dubious distinction of being termed the "diabetes capital of the world". Need for the study India is currently experiencing an epidemic of diabetes mellitus. From the available region wise population based studies it is clear that in the last two decades, there has been a marked increase in the prevalence of diabetes among both urban as well as the rural Indians, with southern India having the sharpest increase. With these projected increase in the diabetic population in future, South-East Asian countries will become the most challenged region in the World and will bear the maximum global burden of the diseases in the initial decades of the 21st century. Looking in to the severity of the disease and beneficial effects of the herbal plant in managing diabetes, present study is planned. Objectives: The main aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Curry leaves powder in reducing the blood sugar level among the Type II Diabetic patients residing at rural areas ofMedavakkam. Methodology: Research approach: quantitative research approach Study Setting: The study was conducted in rural area of Medavakkam, Chennai. Research design: experimental study, pre testpost test only design Sampling technique: simple random sampling technique Sample size : In this study the sample comprises of 60 Type-II Diabetic adults in which 30 clients were in experimental and 30 were selected in the control group. Data collection procedure: The investigator selected 60 samples (30 participants in experimental and 30 in control group)by simple random sampling technique using lottery method.. Pre testof post-prandial blood glucose level was assessed by glucometer for both experimental and control group, same instrument was used for both the group and then for the experimental group 10gm of curry leaves powder was given with food , morning/ daily in person for 14 days post assessment was conducted on the 15th day for both experimental and control group. Data analysis The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics like mean, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics like chi-square test, independent t-test were used to analyze the clinical variables. p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Discussion: On comparing the pre and post blood glucose level among Type II Diabetic patients in experimental group and control group, the obtained mean difference were 10.44% and 0.76% respectively.The finding implies that there is a significant difference between the pre and post- prandial blood sugar level in experimental group. Thus the hypothesis was proved. Conclusion: The study was concluded with the findings that there is a significant reduction in blood sugar level of clients in experimental group who were given 10gms of curry leaves powder for 14 days along with their food.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Curry Leaves; Reducing; Blood Sugar; Among Type II Diabetes clients; Medavakkam; Chennai |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Community Health Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Jul 2017 07:27 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Feb 2018 17:28 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/809 |
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