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YOGA- An allied approach in patients with Type II Diabetes mellitus

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Amol Mohanrao Patil,Shobhit Dave,Gajanan Balkrishn Patil,Sarika Abhijit Patil,Kavita Vinayak Indapurkar
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.Si2.2024.5566-5572

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a conglomerate of several diseases affecting several organs like the heart, Blood vessels, Kidneys, and Nervous system due to chronic Hyperglycemia occurring because of many causes. It is one of the most common non-communicable diseases in the world with India being the diabetic capital of the world. Type 2 DM is a heterogeneous disorder wherein there is a genetic predisposition and interaction between insulin resistance and pancreatic beta cell dysfunction. In addition to increased glucose levels, metabolic disorders of plasma lipid also occur in NIDDM (Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) patients. Yoga is an ancient Indian system of attaining Moksha in eight-fold paths as stated by Maharishi Patanjali. Out of the third and fourth steps viz Asana (Physical exercises) and Pranayama are most extensively practiced in today’s era in the management of various lifestyle disorders like hypertension, diabetes, and asthma as these physical exercises have been quoted to increase the strength of body and mind-. Asanas are physical exercises, and all physical exercises are known to reduce weight thereby increasing insulin sensitivity and thus reducing the risk of impaired glucose tolerance- Benefits of Asanas pertaining to both mind and body are not new to Indians as it creates lightness in the body, molds it and gives proper path to the natural urges. Pranayama is another step in Yoga that helps increase the time between inspiration and expiration thereby creating a firm balance on the activities of mind. This case study has been conducted to understand the effect of yoga on Type II Diabetes. In the following study, a total of pre-diagnosed patients specifically of Type 2 Diabetes were taken. Those with complications and complying with the exclusion criteria were not included in the study. Total patients were randomly allocated into 2 groups viz Trial group (Medicine, Yoga, and Pranayama) and Control group (Diet and oral medication). Results were seen in clinical parameters and were compared. To conclude, the student-paired t-test was done. It was concluded that yoga (Asanas and Pranayama) plays a pivotal role in bringing blood sugar levels down and can be considered adjuvant therapy in the management of Type 2 Diabetes.

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