Effectiveness of Diabetes Risk Reversal Strategies on Cognition, Attitude, and Indian Diabetes Risk Score Among People in a Community at Selected Areas of Puducherry

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that significantly impacts global health. This study evaluates the effectiveness of diabetes risk reversal strategies on cognition, attitude, and the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) among people in a selected community at Puducherry. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a two-group pretest-posttest design was conducted among 40 participants (20 in study group, 20 in comparison group) selected through purposive sampling. Participants in the study group received structured diabetes risk reversal strategies(DRRS), including Spiritual Practices, Deep Breathing exrcises,30 minutes of Brisk walking ,Japanesh towel exercise,Dietary advices,meditation and sleep . The impact was assessed using cognition and attitude assessment tools along with IDRS. Results: The pretest mean cognition, attitude, and IDRS scores showed no significant difference between the groups. However, post-intervention, the study group exhibited significant improvements in cognition (mean difference: 6.516, p<0.001), attitude (mean difference: 8.514, p<0.001), and a reduction in diabetes risk (IDRS mean difference: 1.012, p<0.001) compared to the comparison group. Discussion: Diabetes risk reversal strategies significantly enhance cognition and attitude while reducing diabetes risk. Implementation of such strategies at the community level can aid in early diabetes prevention.