AIMS: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of yoga intervention on the biochemical, oxidative stress markers and inflammatory markers and sleep quality among subjects with type 2 diabetes. METHODS: Subjects with type 2 diabetes attending a tertiary care centre for diabetes during Feb 2017 to Oct 2019 in Chennai, India were randomly assigned to two different groups. Group 1 (non-yoga) (n = 150) was advised on simple physical exercises whereas group 2 (yoga) (n = 150) was trained and advised to do yogasanas with static loosening exercises for 50 min for 5 days in a week. Both the groups were followed up for a period of 3 months. Anthropometric, biochemical, oxidative stress markers, inflammatory markers and sleep quality were assessed at baseline and after follow up. RESULTS: There was a significant reduction in BMI, blood glucose levels, HbA1c, lipid levels, IL6, TNFalpha and TBARS in yoga group as compared to non-yoga group. There was marked improvement in the levels of adiponectin, PTGIS and sleep quality among subjects practising yogasanas. CONCLUSION: Regular practice of yogasanas improved glycaemic control, oxidative stress, inflammatory response and sleep quality among subjects with type 2 diabetes. Hence, yogasanas can be used as an adjuvant therapy for managing type 2 diabetes.
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