INFLUENCE OF PRANAYAMAS AND YOGA-ASANAS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE, LIPID PROFILE AND HBA1C IN TYPE 2 DIABETES

Abstract

Characteristic features of type II diabetes besides hyperlipaedimia an hyperglycemia is impaired insulin secretion and obesity and is a major health hazard. In this study we aimed to see whether pranayamas and yoga asanas have any influence on certain parameters. 100 patients of type-II D.M. without complications (aged 35 to 65 years) were divided in to two groups. Group –I patients received conventional medicines alone while group II patients performed yoga along with conventional medicine. Duration of study was 90 days. Basal recordings of blood glucose, lipid profile and HbA1C were taken at the time of recruitment and second reading after 90 days of study. Results showed a significant improvement of all biochemical parameters except TG in group II patients while group I patients showed insignificant improvement thus broadcasting the beneficial effect of yoga regimen on these parameters in diabetic patients.