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THE IMPACT OF YOGA AND MEDITATION ON BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION AND DIABETES PREVENTION

Insha Mushtaq*, Karan Chugh, Riyanka Kumari and Sudesh Kumar Bhambu

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Abstract

Yoga is a means of balancing and harmonizing the body, mind, and emotions. Yoga practice is useful in the management of various lifestyle diseases, including type 2 diabetes. Psycho-neuro-endocrine and immune mechanisms are involved in the beneficial effects of yoga on diabetes. Incorporation of yoga practice in daily life helps to attain glycaemic control and reduces the risk of complications in people with diabetes. In this review, we briefly describe the role of various yoga practices in the management of diabetes based on evidence from various clinical studies.

Keywords: Yoga, Diabetes mellitus, Yoga asana, Pranayama, Meditation.