PMID:
Int J Yoga. 2018 May-Aug;11(2):129-138. PMID: 29755222
Abstract Title:
Yoga as a Therapeutic Intervention for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Abstract:
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of 12 weeks yogic intervention on blood sugar and lipid profile in elder women with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Subjects and Methods: Twenty elderly (age range 55-70 years) T2DM women were divided into two groups, namely, yogic intervention group (YIG:= 10, age 64.70± 4.03, body mass index [BMI] 24.26 ± 3.40) and control group (CG:= 10, age 64.40± 4.79, BMI 24.28 ± 2.36). YIG underwent yoga practice (Asanas, Kriyas, Pranayamas) for 12 weeks (3 sessions/week), while the CG continued their usual routine activities. Standing height, body weight, BMI, blood sugar, and lipid profile were measured before commencement and after 6 and 12 weeks ofyogic intervention in both groups.Results: There was a significant (
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