<![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia due to the body’s inability to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. High blood glucose levels are a major cause of diabetes mellitus-related complications. Diabetes mellitus can be controlled through non-pharmacological therapies, including autogenic relaxation therapy. Autogenic relaxation therapy is one intervention that may help reduce blood glucose levels. Objective: To implement family nursing care with autogenic relaxation therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus. Method: This study used a descriptive design with a case study approach, including pretest and posttest measurements of blood glucose levels. Data were collected through interviews, observation, physical examination, and documentation review. Results: The intervention resulted in decreased blood glucose levels in both clients after autogenic relaxation therapy was administered for 3 days, twice daily (morning and evening), for 15 minutes per session. In Case Study Subject I, blood glucose decreased from 228 mg/dL to 174 mg/dL, while in Case Study Subject II it decreased from 376 mg/dL to 200 mg/dL. Conclusion: The application of autogenic relaxation therapy was associated with a reduction in blood glucose levels.]]>
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