The effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on the mental health, HbA1C, and mindfulness of diabetes patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being February 28, 2023 Virginia Fisher, W. Li, U. Malabu
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examined the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for diabetes patients. Eleven articles from 10 studies with 718 participants were reviewed. MBSR reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms and enhanced mindfulness at post-intervention and follow-up (mean 4.3 months), with large effect sizes. Stress reduction was observed only at follow-up, not post-intervention. No effect on HbA1C was detected at either time point. The authors suggest MBSR improves mental health and mindfulness in people with diabetes and recommend measuring cortisol in future research.