The role of music therapy in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Music therapy is a therapeutic method used to help people suffering from various somatic and mental disorders. The paper discusses rational premises for the use of music therapy in the management of patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. Attention is drawn to the possible positive effect of music therapy on the control of emotions, mood, stress levels and glycemic control. The literature of controlled clinical trials conducted over the past 10 years on the importance of music therapy in the treatment of diabetes has also been reviewed. These studies demonstrate that music therapy may have a positive effect on the management of subjects with type 2 diabetes. However, the small number of studies does not allow to formulate precise and unambiguous conclusions. The issue of the impact of music therapy on the clinical condition of patients suffering from type 2 diabetes requires further research exploration.