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Article Category: Research Article
| Online Publication Date: 28 Oct 2013
Hatha Yoga Practice for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Pilot Study
Hatha Yoga Practice for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Pilot Study
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Objective: This study was conducted to examine the impact of Hatha yoga on glycemic control, psychological and physiological stress, and self-care for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Ten sedentary individuals with T2DM who were non-insulin dependent, free of diabetes-related complications, and had no previous yoga experience completed therapeutic yoga classes for 6 weeks, 3 times per week . Glycemic control measures included fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and fasting insulin. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale, and salivary cortisol were used to assess levels of stress, and the Summary of Diabetes Self-care Activities questionnaire was used to assess regimen adherence. Results: No significant changes in glucose control or physiological stress were found; however, significant changes in perceived stress, state anxiety, and self-care behaviors were detected. Conclusions: Preliminary findings support further investigation of the benefits of Hatha yoga as a complementary therapy for those with T2DM.
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