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Sharma M, Knowlden AP. Role of Yoga in Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/2156587212438899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Yoga has been suggested as a complementary and alternative treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to review studies using yoga in preventing or controlling diabetes. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) conducted between 1993 and September 2011; (2) published in the English language; (3) used yoga asanas, pranayama, or dhyana as intervention; (4) involved diabetic patients and healthy volunteers, with insulin or glucose levels as outcomes, or individuals at risk for diabetes; (5) used any quantitative design; and (6) had biochemical, physiological, anthropometric, or clinical outcomes. A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. Of these studies, 15 used yoga asanas, 12 used pranayama, and 1 each used shatkriyas (cleansing exercises) and yoga nidra (relaxation). Of the 11 studies that measured changes in fasting blood glucose, 9 showed significant decrease. Limitations include lack of theory-based approach, small sample sizes, and inability to gauge adherence.
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- Manoj Sharma
- University of Cincinnati, Health Promotion and Education Program and Public Health Sciences, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- University of Cincinnati, Health Promotion and Education Program and Public Health Sciences, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Vaishali K, Kumar KV, Adhikari P, UnniKrishnan B. Effects of Yoga-Based Program on Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level Serum Lipid Profile in Community Dwelling Elderly Subjects with Chronic Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus–A Randomized Controlled Trial. PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS 2012. [DOI: 10.3109/02703181.2012.656835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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