Effects of Hatha Yoga and Physical Training on Diabetes
Author Information
Author(s): Gordon Lorenzo A, Morrison Errol Y, McGrowder Donovan A, Young Ronald, Fraser Yeiny Terry Pena, Zamora Eslaen Martorell, Alexander-Lindo Ruby L, Irving Rachael R
Primary Institution: University of the West Indies
Hypothesis
Does Hatha yoga and conventional physical training improve lipid profiles and oxidative stress indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Conclusion
Hatha yoga and conventional physical training significantly improve fasting blood glucose, lipid profiles, and oxidative stress markers in type 2 diabetes patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Hatha yoga reduced fasting blood glucose by 29.48% after six months.
- Conventional physical training reduced fasting blood glucose by 27.43% after six months.
- Both exercise groups showed significant reductions in serum total cholesterol.
- Lipid peroxidation decreased significantly in both exercise groups.
- Superoxide dismutase activity increased significantly in both exercise groups.
Takeaway
Doing yoga or regular exercise can help people with diabetes feel better and keep their blood sugar and cholesterol levels in check.
Methodology
This was a prospective randomized study with 231 type 2 diabetic patients divided into Hatha yoga, conventional physical training, and control groups, measuring various biochemical parameters over six months.
Limitations
The study did not measure VO2max or lactate levels due to budgetary constraints.
Participant Demographics
The study included 231 participants, 186 females (80.5%) and 45 males (19.5%), aged between 40-70 years with type 2 diabetes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < 0.0001
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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