Yoga reduces medication in diabetic patients

The diabetes affects in different ways up to 5% of the world population. In its different forms, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is probably the most common, coming from environmental factors such as obesity , sedentary lifestyle and nutritional imbalances .

The yoga has shown some beneficial results in the treatment of diabetes. The yoga exercises that are prescribed are different from the exercises of Hatha Yoga, it is about positions for certain diseases, as well as meditation, relaxation and stretching exercises.

One of the studies carried out for diabetes was created by the Biomedical Yoga Foundation , founded in 1982 by the biochemist Robin Monro , and an Indian yoga research foundation that discovered that practicing this discipline for 30 minutes a day for a month, helped reduce blood glucose levels in some diabetics.

Patients participated in one or two 90-minute sessions per week and were also asked to practice at home. Classes included specific exercises for spinal rotation, bowing and abdominal breathing.

 

The results were interesting

At the end of 12 weeks, blood sugar levels were significantly reduced in all patients in the group and were slightly elevated in the group that had not joined the yoga sessions. Three yoga students managed to reduce their medication, including a man who had not changed his medication regimen for 20 years.

It has been known for a long time that exercise is useful for diabetics. Yoga therapy can help reduce stress levels that could play an important role in diabetes. However, a disadvantage is that some patients find it difficult to keep up with the pace needed to maintain the benefit. All the patients said that they would like to take these classes permanently, but they do not have the money.

People also receive the benefit of stabilizing their mood that brings yoga, a greater sense of well-being and control, which can help them in their diet.


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