Optimizing the Health of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Islamic Approaches and Volunteers

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of an Islamic-based self-resignation exercise accompanied by natural volunteer assistance on the knowledge, control, self-management, and quality of life of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients who also experience depression. The research method adopted a mixed methods design integrating quantitative experimental research with qualitative descriptive analysis. The findings showed that age and education had a significant effect on self-management, while income and T2DM duration had no partial effect on these aspects. The assistance of natural volunteers in Islamic-based self-surrender exercises positively strengthens the influence of patients' knowledge and self-management on T2DM control. The practical implications of these findings highlight that surrender exercises and the involvement of natural volunteers can be effective and culturally appropriate modalities to improve the knowledge, self-management behaviors, and quality of life of T2DM patients, especially for those who also experience depression. This study makes a valuable contribution to health practitioners and researchers interested in holistic approaches to chronic disease management.