Effect of yoga on glycaemic level: A pilot, randomized, comparative study between walking and yoga in adult male with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Introduction: About 80% of type 2 diabetes is either preventable or controllable by changing diet, increasing physical activity and improving the living environment. The present study was aimed to ascertain and compare the effect of brisk walking and yogic exercise on the glycaemic level of adult male with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methodology: A total of 20 diabetic patients were asked to carry out either yoga or brisk walking based on the randomization for 15 consecutive days for 1 hour daily between 6 am and 7 am with an empty stomach. Blood glucose level of the study participants was measured using calibrated glucometer about 10 minutes prior to treatment on the first day (Baseline) and after treatment on the 15th day. Results: Blood glucose level of participants has been reduced from its baseline at the end of 15th day in both brisk walking and yogic exercise. However yoga group shows significant post treatment blood glucose reduction (p