<![CDATA[Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from impaired insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Uncontrolled blood glucose can lead to microvascular and macrovascular complications. Buerger-Allen exercise (BAE) and Swedish massage are non-pharmacological therapies that may help control blood glucose levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Purpose: To determine the effect of Buerger-Allen exercise and Swedish massage on blood glucose levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Method: This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with two comparative treatment groups. The study was conducted from February to April 2026 in the working area of the Sawah Lebar Community Health Center, Bengkulu City, involving 60 partisipants selected via purposive sampling. The intervention group (n=30) received Buerger-Allen exercise and Swedish massage, while the control group (n=30) performed walking exercises and slow deep breathing. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: Mean blood glucose levels decreased by 98.77 mg/dL in the intervention group and 28.03 mg/dL in the control group. A significant difference was observed between the two groups (p=0.000). Conclusion: The combination of Buerger-Allen exercise and Swedish massage proved effective in reducing blood glucose levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This intervention resulted in a greater reduction compared to the control group. Suggestion: It is recommended that these two techniques be implemented as non-pharmacological therapies to control blood glucose levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Keywords: Blood Glucose Levels; Buerger-Allen Exercise; Diabetes Mellitus; Swedish Massage. ]]>
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