Effect of Acupressure on Blood Glucose And Anxiety in Elderly With Diabetes

This study aims to evaluate the effects of acupressure on blood glucose levels and anxiety in older adults with diabetes. A three-arm randomized controlled trial will be conducted, comparing acupressure, sham acupressure, and routine care groups. Fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels will be assessed as primary outcomes, and state anxiety will be assessed as a secondary outcome.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years of age or older, * Having been diagnosed with diabetes for at least one year, * There should be no hearing, speech, or vision problems that would hinder the exchange and communication of the information, * Being able to speak and understand Turkish, * Not using any other complementary or supportive therapies during the study period, * Successfully passing the mini mental and cognitive assessment routinely performed in the clinic, * Continuing routine diabetes treatment for the past month. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of open wounds, infections, skin lesions, or anatomical abnormalities in the areas where acupressure will be applied, * Discontinuing prescribed diabetes treatment or showing significant non-adherence to treatment regimen during the investigation period.