Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Yoga presents a holistic strategy for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated complications through lifestyle modifications. This approach encompasses various practices, including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, and adherence to a sattvic diet, all coupled with mental discipline. Research indicates that yoga can significantly mitigate the risks of complications in adults with type 2 diabetes by enhancing physical fitness, activating vital organs such as the pancreas, and improving stress management. Given that stress and a sedentary lifestyle are key contributors to the onset of type 2 diabetes, the incorporation of yoga has been shown to effectively regulate blood sugar levels and promote overall well-being. This communication aims to underscore the importance of yoga as a beneficial intervention for individuals coping with the challenges of type 2 diabetes.
Source: Medicine and Clinical Science
Author: Wazir C Vasudeva
Institution: University of Khartoum
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407547627