inclined bed therapy and diabetes study
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INCLINED BED THERAPY:NEW HOPE FOR DIABETES
By
Erica Billen
Pohnpei Island Central School &
Tetaake Yee Ting
College of Micronesia-FSM
Pohnpei, Micronesia
THE EFFECT OF SLEEPING ON AN INCLINED BED ON DIABETIC INDIVIDUALS
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
1. What is Inclined Bed Therapy2. Inclined Bed Models3. How does Inclined Bed Therapy Work4. Benefits of Inclined Bed Therapy5. Inclined Bed Therapy & Diabetes: My
Project Hypothesis Methods Results Discussion Conclusion
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
What is Inclined Bed Therapy?
Introduced by Andrew Fletcher who was inspired by the way in which trees are able to pump sap up to the tops of their branches.
Theorizes that trees utilize the force of gravity to propel a kind of elevator that carries the sap up and down the trunks and through the branches (a structure that is very similar to the network of veins and arteries in human beings).
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
What is Inclined Bed Therapy?
Fletcher came up with a design of an inclined bed to take advantage of the benefits of gravity while allowing individuals to rest in a position that is still comfortable to utilize the force of gravity to improve the circulation of the body while asleep.
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
What is Inclined Bed Therapy?
The birth of Inclined Bed Therapy
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
Inclined Bed Models
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
Inclined Bed Models
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
How does Inclined Bed Therapy work Promotes proper circulation Sleeping on an inclined bed maintains blood flow and
the ability of the lymphatic system to flush out the toxins that accumulate in the many networks of vessels throughout the body
Driving force is gravity
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
Benefits of Inclined Bed Therapy
Parkinson’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis Cerebral Palsy Spinal cord injury Short term memory loss Heart conditions Blood pressure Respiratory problems Psoriasis Thrombosis Varicose veins
Gastric reflux Edema Optic nerve damage Bladder infections Scoliosis of the spine Leg ulcer Diabetes complications Sleep apnea Insomnia Snoring
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
Inclined Bed Therapy & DiabetesMy Project
Hypothesis :
Sleeping on an inclined bed eventually decreases blood sugar levels.
Methods: 13 registered (12 diabetic and 1 as pre-diabetic) – 1 quit Interview with participants was conducted Participants were evaluated and monitored while sleeping
on an inclined bed raised initially at 4 inches head up position and 6 inches after four weeks.
FBS readings were taken from 5 participants RBS readings were taken from 8 participants
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
Inclined Bed Therapy & DiabetesMy Project
Results : FBS Readings
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
Inclined Bed Therapy & DiabetesMy Project
Results : RBS Readings
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
Inclined Bed Therapy & DiabetesMy Project
Discussion :
Results showed reductions in blood sugar levels Inclined Bed Therapy may improve efficacy in reducing
blood sugar levels only in attempted measures. Further analysis and extended study should be required to
validate this.
INCLINED BED THERAPY (IBT)
Inclined Bed Therapy & DiabetesMy Project
Conclusion: Inclined Bed Therapy may be effective to help reduce
blood sugar BUT not in itself alone.
I don’t care if I drink too much or ate too much
ice cream. I have IBT
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