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Effects of yoga-based program on glycosylated hemoglobin level serum lipid profile in community dwelling elderly subjects with chronic type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial
Vaishali K, Kumar KV, Adhikari P, Krishnan BU
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 2012;30(1):22-30
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Yoga practice aids in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). In this study, we aimed to see the effects of yoga-based program in modifying certain biochemical parameters for long duration type DM2 elderly subjects. Sixty elderly with more than 15 years of DM2 were randomly assigned into control (educational group) and yoga group in a tertiary day care center. Educational group received advice and leaflets on general healthy lifestyle and exercise for every one month. The yoga group was offered individualized yoga asanas and Pranayama for 6 days a week over 12 weeks. Following 12 weeks of intervention, pre- and postbiochemical parameters were analyzed between the groups. Results showed a significant improvement in glycosylated hemoglobin level, fasting glucose level, and serum lipid profile in yoga group compared to educational group. Yoga asanas under supervision have beneficial effects in biochemical parameters for chronic type 2 diabetic elderly subjects.
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