A yoga intervention for type 2 diabetes risk reduction: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem in many countries including India. Yoga may be an effective type 2 diabetes prevention strategy in India, particularly given its cultural familiarity.

Methods

This was a parallel, randomized controlled pilot study to collect feasibility and preliminary efficacy data on yoga for diabetes risk factors among people at high risk of diabetes. Primary outcomes included: changes in BMI, waist circumference, fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose, insulin, insulin resistance, blood pressure, and cholesterol. We also looked at measures of psychological well-being including changes in depression, anxiety, positive and negative affect and perceived stress. Forty-one participants with elevated fasting blood glucose in Banga

SUBMITTER: McDermott KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4096416 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature