Impact of yoga therapy on FBS, HBA1C, GLUCOSE TEST, AND LDL in middle-aged men with Type II diabetes and abdominal disorders in Chennai

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that disrupts metabolic functions, resulting in elevated glucose levels within the bloodstream. This ailment can lead to significant complications that may adversely affect the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nervous system over time. Recent statistics signpost that the type 2 diabetes is prevalence among 35 to 44 of age has increased from 18.3% to 22.5%. The aggregate prevalence of Type II diabetes, mainly related to abdominal problems in India, underscores the requirement to initiate effective management strategies. This research is to evaluate the impact of yoga therapy on FBS, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), glucose test, Low Density Lipids, Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference and Perceived Stress Scale, physiological and clinical parameters in middle-aged men of Chennai. The outcomes showed a significant reduction in postprandial glucose levels from 200 mg/dL to 160 mg/dL, and also decreased the low-density lipoprotein levels from 130 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL, and were statistically significant. These results suggest that the addition of yoga therapy in managing diabetes can be beneficial, and would like to recommended healthcare providers to include yoga in treatment plans to improve the quality of life and well being