Impact of individualized yoga therapy on perceived quality of life performance on cognitive tasks and depression among Type II diabetic patients

Abstract

Context:An individualized approach of providing yoga support can address many of the disease-related concerns indicated in the management of diabetes, specifically the impact on other life activities and long-term functional wellbeing.Aim:To analyze the role of regular yoga practice as a self-management approach to achieve glycemic control and psychological wellbeing in Type II diabetic patients.Methods:Ninety-one subjects of both sexes responded to the announcement and consented to participate in the study. This was a single group, before and after yoga evaluation without control comparison. The fasting and postprandial blood sugar, glycosylated hemoglobin (HBA1c), cognitive tasks, depression, cognitive failure, and diabetic-related quality of life (QOL) were measured as pretest. The subjects underwent one-to-one individualized yoga therapy sessions, which included 12 supervised sessions spread over a 3-month period. The posttest data were analyzed using paired t-test and Wilcoxon paired rank test.Results:Showed significant reduction in fasting blood sugar. QOL of the diabetic patients had improved significantly. There was a significant reduction in the frequency (mean difference of 7.58, P > 0.01) of depressive symptoms and intensity of depression (mean difference 1.66, P > 0.05). Concentration and attention span improved significantly and mean discrepancy score reduced (mean difference 3.42, P > 0.01). There were no marked changes in the postprandial blood sugar and HBA1c.Conclusion:Yoga practice enhances the subjective wellbeing, QOL, improves mood and concentration, and facilitates achievement of adequate glycemic control among Type II diabetic patients.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus, physical activity, yoga and telomere length: A literature review

“…48 Various studies have shown the efficacy of yoga on glycaemic control, improvement in blood glucose, cholesterol, oxidative stress markers, BP, anthropometric measurements, heart rate, sympathetic activity, coagulation profiles, pulmonary function, reduction in the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and thus its contribution towards health in patients with diabetes. 8,12,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,49 A systematic review of controlled trials performed on the effect of yoga on type 2 DM revealed that yoga produced significant effect on various parameters in DM treatment and prevention. These factors include glycaemic control (FBG, postprandial blood glucose [PPBG], fasting insulin and HbA1c), insulin resistance, reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), reduction in waist-to-hip ratio and reduction in BP.…”

“…Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of yoga and meditation in type 2 DM in various ways such as reducing fasting blood glucose (FBG) and glycosylated haemoglobin, improving lipid profile, improving BP and waist-to-hip ratio, reducing inflammatory, oxidative and psychological stress markers, improving depression and cognitive task performance, thus improving the QOL of patients. 12,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25 Physical activities like aerobic and resistance exercises have also shown improvements in type 2 DM patients by improving glycaemic control and reducing the risk factors linked with cardiovascular pathologies. 15,26,27 The purpose of this study was to review analytically the data available on the effectiveness of yoga and other physical activities in type 2 DM patients.…”

Effect of Community-Based Structured Yoga Program on Hba1c Level among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

“…[ 5 6 7 ] Some studies suggest the role of yoga in the management of diabetes and other conditions. [ 8 9 ] The promising benefits of yoga interventions for T2-DM have also been recorded in a recent systematic review. [ 7 ] Collectively, findings suggest that yogic practices may promote significant improvements in several indices in T2-DM management, including glycemic control, lipid levels, and body composition and overall quality of life of diabetes patients.…”