Therapeutic Impact of Selected Yogic Interventions on Serum Glucose and Triglyceride Levels in Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Background: Yogic interventions, as part of integrative medicine, have a long‑standing tradition in health promotion and disease prevention. The practice of yoga in diabetes management are attributed to its multifaceted impact on neuroendocrine, autonomic, and metabolic functions. Specifically, yoga is posited to enhance insulin sensitivity, modulate the hypothalamic‑pituitary‑adrenal (HPA) axis, reduce oxidative stress, and improve lipid metabolism. Methods: The present study assessed the effects of 90 days yoga-based intervention compared to a passive control group in a sample of patients with diabetes mellitus. A total of 100 diabetic people with an age group of 25 to 50 years were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 50) and control group (n= 50). The experimental group was assigned selected yogic practices for ninety days. The control group received no intervention. The serum glucose and triglycerides were measured 90 days before and after the intervention. Results: The effect of selected yogic practices resulted in a significant reduction in Serum glucose levels (p < 0.0001) and triglyceride levels (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: A 90-days yoga-based intervention has a positive impact in regulating the serum glucose and triglycerides among the patients of diabetes mellitus