Abstract Title:

Yoga practice in diabetes improves physical and psychological outcomes.

Abstract Source:

Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2009 Dec;7(6):515-7. PMID: 19900155

Abstract Author(s):

Madhu Kosuri, Gumpeny R Sridhar

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of yoga practice on clinical and psychological outcomes in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS: In a 40-day yoga camp at the Institute of Yoga and Consciousness, ambulatory subjects with T2DM not having significant complications (n = 35) participated in a 40-day yoga camp, where yogic practices were overseen by trained yoga teachers. Clinical, biochemical, and psychological well-being were studied at baseline and at the end of the camp. RESULTS: At the end of the study, there was a reduction of body mass index (BMI) (26.514 +/- 3.355 to 25.771 +/- 3.40; P<0.001) and anxiety (6.20 +/- 3.72 to 4.29 +/- 4.46; P<0.05) and an improvement in total general well-being (48.6 +/- 11.13 to 52.66 +/- 52.66 +/- 12.87; P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Participation of subjects with T2DM in yoga practice for 40 days resulted in reduced BMI, improved well-being, and reduced anxiety.

Study Type : Animal Study
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Therapeutic Actions : Yoga : CK(3023) : AC(409)

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