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Doctoral Thesis | Yoga and Meditation | India | Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023
Efficacy of Selected Asana on Blood Glucose Level in Diabetic Women
M. Anuradha [3] | Dr. S. Natarajan [2] | Dr. C. V. Jayanthi
Abstract: Introduction: Elevated blood glucose levels are a hallmark of diabetes, a chronic metabolic illness brought on by either insufficient insulin synthesis or inefficient insulin utilization by the body. Diabetes is becoming more and more common worldwide, which presents a serious public health concern. Diabetes is acknowledged by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a serious health issue with an increasing worldwide impact. The World Health Organization reports that the prevalence of diabetes has been rising, impacting millions of people globally. Type - 2 diabetes is brought on by insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, abdominal obesity, and beta - cell dysfunction. Some important global diabetes statistics showed that 463 million persons had the disease. These numbers demonstrate the seriousness of diabetes as a public health concern and the need of continued efforts in prevention, early detection, and management. Yoga is an ancient practice that's becoming more and more popular among all ages, even younger ones. It's been shown to help with several health problems. To lower the risk of diabetes, some yoga poses stretch the pancreas, which can encourage the formation of beta cells that produce insulin. Yoga can be a useful addition to diabetes care. Objectives: Comparing the biochemical variables of fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose in diabetic women who practice yoga with those who do not is the main goal of this study. Certain poses squeeze and compress the abdomen, encouraging the proper functioning of the pancreas. Materials and Methods: The study included thirty type - 2 diabetic women from the Chennai suburb of Mogappair. The number of participants in the yoga group and the control group was the same. The experimental group practiced selected asana - Ardha Matsyendrasana, Paschimottanasana, Ushtrasana, Dhanurasana, Padahastasana, Trikonasana, Pawanmuktasana and Savasana for 12 weeks. Conclusion: The findings support the theory that practicing particular asanas has considerably altered the fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels of diabetic women.
Keywords: Diabetes, Fasting Blood Glucose, Postprandial Blood Glucose, Biochemical
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023,
Pages: 641 - 645