Yoga Therapy for Diabetes Type II

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Yoga Therapy for Diabetes (Type II)

From Yoga Basic News

 

Diabetes is a complex condition with a multitude of metabolic

imbalances involving the regulation and utilization of insulin and

glucose (sugar) in the body. Effecting over 18 million Americans,

Diabetes is currently considered an epidemic disease that is largely

preventable and treatable through diet, exercise and lifestyle

changes. Yoga's effectiveness at preventing and treating diabetes is

due to its emphasis of a healthy diet and lifestyle as well as its

ability to balance the endocrine system, massage and tone the

abdominal organs, stimulate the nervous and circulatory systems, and

reduce stress.

 

Exercise is a highly effective part of diabetes treatment because it

increases insulin sensitivity and lowers blood sugar. Many studies

have reported the beneficial effect of the practice of yoga on

diabetes, confirming that the practice of postures can stimulate the

insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Yoga has also been proven

helpful for weight management, blood sugar control, as well as

lowering of the dosage of diabetic medications.

 

Several studies have identified some specific yoga poses for control

of diabetes: Bow, Half Seated Twist, Seated Forward Fold, and Plow.

Any pose that compresses the abdomen will help stimulate the

pancreas, with prone (belly down) poses being the most effective.

A complete list of yoga poses beneficial for diabetes can be found

on our Premium Membership site.

 

Stress has been shown to play an important role in diabetes by

elevating blood glucose levels and increasing the odds of developing

certain complications, such as heart disease, stroke and

infections. And having a chronic disease that requires major

lifestyle changes and constant monitoring can be very stressful in

itself. Research now shows that chronically elevated levels of

cortisol (hormone produced by the stress response) can lead to blood

sugar problems, insulin resistance, and diabetes. Yoga and

meditation are the two best practices to reduce stress and yoga has

been shown to dramatically lower cortisol levels in the body.

 

Forward bending poses have a calming effect on the body as well as

nurturing poses like child, supine bound angle, knee down twist, and

half pyramid. Practicing Dirga and Nadi Sodhana pranayamas will also

be calming and stress reducing.

 

Diabetes has been linked to the western lifestyle, as it is rarely

seen in cultures that consume a natural non-processed, non-refined

diet. A yogic diet that is high in fiber, whole grains, legumes and

vegetables is recommended to lose excess weight and stabilize blood

sugar levels. With the synergetic combination of yoga, regular

aerobic exercise and healthy diet diabetes can be controlled and

quiet often reduced or even cured.

 

Yoga is not a substitute for conventional western medication or

treatment; please consult your medical professional before starting

a yoga practice. To avoid sudden drops in blood sugar levels it is

important to eat 1-2 hours prior to practicing yoga, check your

blood sugar levels after practicing yoga, and have food available

for treatment of low blood sugar.

 

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