Yoga practice in diabetes improves physical and psychological outcomes.
BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of yoga practice on clinical and psychological outcomes in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).


METHODS
In a 40-day yoga camp at the Institute of Yoga and Consciousness, ambulatory subjects with T2DM not having significant complications (n = 35) participated in a 40-day yoga camp, where yogic practices were overseen by trained yoga teachers. Clinical, biochemical, and psychological well-being were studied at baseline and at the end of the camp.


RESULTS
At the end of the study, there was a reduction of body mass index (BMI) (26.514 +/- 3.355 to 25.771 +/- 3.40; P < 0.001) and anxiety (6.20 +/- 3.72 to 4.29 +/- 4.46; P < 0.05) and an improvement in total general well-being (48.6 +/- 11.13 to 52.66 +/- 52.66 +/- 12.87; P < 0.05).


CONCLUSIONS
Participation of subjects with T2DM in yoga practice for 40 days resulted in reduced BMI, improved well-being, and reduced anxiety.
Kosuri
Madhu
M
Yoga and Diabetes Group, Institute of Yoga and Consciousness, Visakhapatnam, India.
Sridhar
Gumpeny R
GR
D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015013:Yoga / Q000523:psychology