
Gelotology, or the science of laughter, is developing as a complementary field of medicine. Laughter therapy has been shown to have multifaceted physiological and endocrine benefits, and is being used to help manage various chronic diseases. This communication describes some aspects of laughter therapy, and reviews evidence related to its therapeutic potential in diabetes care.
Laughter, Communication, Diabetes Mellitus, Humans, Laughter Therapy
Laughter, Communication, Diabetes Mellitus, Humans, Laughter Therapy
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