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2024, Vol. 9 Issue 2, Part A
Impact of yoga on glucose reduction: A pilot study
AUTHOR(S): Dr. Monica KP, Dr. Sulochana Bhat, Dr. Chandini Chandrasekharan and Anjana KS
ABSTRACT:
Background: In the rising burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cases in India, there is a crucial need for an effective, low-cost, sustainable intervention controlling diabetes and preventing complications. Yoga is now considered complementary to self-management of many stress-related disorders like diabetes, coronary artery disease (CAD), etc. Yoga practices benefit adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in this background the study was conducted to observe changes in serum glucose levels, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and Diabetes Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ).
Background: In the rising burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cases in India, there is a crucial need for an effective, low-cost, sustainable intervention controlling diabetes and preventing complications. Yoga is now considered complementary to self-management of many stress-related disorders like diabetes, coronary artery disease (CAD), etc. Yoga practices benefit adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in this background the study was conducted to observe changes in serum glucose levels, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and Diabetes Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ).
Methods: This study aimed to introduce and validate the Yoga module in diabetic patients to Yoga. An abridged version, “Yoga Capsule” (YC) which comprehends Asana’s and Pranayama’s that are effective on diabetes was drafted with revisions subsequently made in consultation with renounced experts.
A pilot study (n = 30) was conducted to evaluate the role of Yoga Capsule (YC) as an add-on in reducing serum glucose levels in type 2 diabetes to assess HbA1c, changes in Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and Diabetic Symptoms Questionnaire (DSQ): At baseline and the end of 84 days.
Results: As mentioned, the YC was designed to introduce Yoga to known diabetics who are not into exercise or Yoga. There was a significant decrease (<0.01) in PPBS, BMI, weight, and DSQ from baseline to the end of the trial. The other variables FBS, HbA1c, and waist circumference didn’t change significantly.
Conclusion: In this study, 15 minutes of Yoga practice for 3 months showed changes in PPBS, BMI, weight, and DSQ variables, hence it can be concluded that Yoga practice helps prevent the onset of diabetes and its complications.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Monica KP, Dr. Sulochana Bhat, Dr. Chandini Chandrasekharan, Anjana KS. Impact of yoga on glucose reduction: A pilot study. Int J Yogic Hum Mov Sports Sciences 2024;9(2):41-45. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/yogic.2024.v9.i2a.1614
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