Identification and analysis of foot sensitivity and blood glucose levels post Apiyu massage

Objective

To measure foot sensitivity and blood glucose levels among diabetic patients as measures of improvement pre and post Apiyu massage.

Method

Quasi experimental research was employed to measure foot sensitivity and blood glucose levels before and after APIYU massage for fifty-five (55) purposive sampled consented adult patients with diabetes from Rejosari and Langsat Health Centers in Pekanbaru Riau, Indonesia. The intervention was given about three times in a week for thirty (30) minutes.

Result

Revealed that there were significant differences between measures before and after massage using the Apiyu tool on: (a) mean sensitivity levels for pre-tests and post-tests on the right foot (pre-test 9.49, post-test 9.64; p-value = 0.011) and the left foot (pre-test 9.55, post-test 9.80; p-value = 0.004), and (b) blood glucose levels (pre-test 271.6, post-test 220.7; p-value = 0.001).

Conclusion

The APIYU massage was proven effective for improving foot sensitivity and reducing blood glucose among diabetic patients.