Abstract

Background: Diabetes Type 2 DM is a metabolic disorder especially an increase in fasting blood glucose (hyperglycemia) which is a major problem in the global health system where sufferers continue to increase. Control of type 2 DM is done with regular medical control, dietary restrictions, physical activity, pharmacology and metabolic control are carried out comprehensively as in the combination of PMR (Progressive muscle relaxation) and dzikir can reduce stress levels followed by a decrease in cortisol and epineprine levels so that an increase in blood glucose does not occur.Objective: To prove the effect of the combination of PMR and dzikir to decrease fasting blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.Method: This study used a quasy experiment with pre post non-equivalent control group design independent variables combination of PMR and dhikr performed on morning and evening with a duration of 30 minutes for 3 days, data analysis using Independent t-test.Results: There are difference in the combination of PMR and dzikir in the morning and evening with a duration of 30 minutes for 3 days in patients with type 2 diabetes with P value 0.01Conclusion: Giving a combination of PMR and dzikir in the morning and evening with a duration of 30 minutes for 3 days in patients with type 2 diabetes affects the decrease in fasting blood glucose levels.