Yoga asanas for diabetes
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.
1. Surya Namaskar
Benefits: Stimulates insulin production through brain signalling. Significantly decreases hip circumference, exerting beneficial effects on glycaemic outcomes.
2. Trikonasana
Benefits: Helps in stretching the abdominal muscle and massage of pancreas.
3. Sarvangasana
Benefits: Stimulates the functions of pancreas.
4. Supta Matsyendrasana
Benefits: Squeezes the intestines to prevent stagnation of colonic contents.
5. Paschimottanasana
Benefits: Massages and pressurizes the pancreas, stimulating insulin secretion.
6. Bhujangasana
Benefits: Strengthens the spine and improves in functioning of abdominal organs.
7. Dhanurasana
Benefits: Direct pressure on abdomen helps in improving the functioning of pancreas and intestines.
Reference: Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2018 Sep; 33(3): 307-317.,
Ayurline: International Journal of Research In Indian Medicine 2018; 2(6) : 1-4., IJCMPR, 2018; 4, 9(A): 3656-3660.