Effects of yoga on the lipid profile of diabetic patients at risk of heart disease

Abstract

The present study was aimed at studying the effect of practicing yoga in patients with type 2 DM for 4 months. The practice of yoga in these patients resulted in a decrease in body weight, total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol and an increase in HDL. Yoga based programs are a low-cost intervention strategy to improve physical and psychological well-being.  Rhythmic extension and bending in yoga provides stimulation to organs and glands without straining the muscles. Yoga could be also useful in patient suffering from insulin resistance syndrome.

Keywords- Yoga Therapy, Diabetes Mellitus, Lipid Profile, Cardiovascular Risk, HbA1c Control, Triglycerides Reduction, Lifestyle Intervention, Cholesterol Management