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Yoga Therapy for Diabetes (Type II)
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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