Effect of one month yoga practice on psychological variables, complete blood count and blood glucose levels in diabetic patients

Abstract

Objectives: To see the effect of one month yoga practice on psychological variables, complete blood count and blood glucose level in diabetic patients Methods: Seventeen Type 2 DM cases with an age range (54.41 ± 6.73) were selected in this study. All the patient underwent IAYT practices, daily morning for 50 min / day for 30 days under guidance. IAYT consist of loosening practices, yoga asana, pranayama, relaxation technique well known yoga module given by SVYASA Yoga University. Pre and post FBS, PPBS,Complete blood count and Psychological variables are taken . The results: There was a significant decrease in fasting blood glucose levels (p<0.078), weight (p<.00), Body mass index (p< 0.00), psychological Distress (p< 0.04), Perceive stress (p<0.010), after one month of yoga intervention. There was significant increases in hemoglobin (p<0.023). There was no significant change in post prandial blood glucose levels (p<0.114) Conclusion: Thirty days of IAYT practice lead to significant reduction fasting blood glucose, weight, Body mass index, psychological variables (distress level, Perceive stress) an improvement of hemoglobin.