International Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology

LETTER TO EDITOR
Year
: 2018  |  Volume : 6  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 55-

Diabetes mellitus type 2 and yoga


Beuy Joob1, Viroj Wiwanitkit2,  
1 Sanitation 1 Medical Academic Center, Bangkok, Thailand
2 Department of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Beuy Joob
Sanitation 1 Medical Academic Center, Bangkok
Thailand




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Joob B, Wiwanitkit V. Diabetes mellitus type 2 and yoga.Int J Yoga - Philosop Psychol Parapsychol 2018;6:55-55


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Joob B, Wiwanitkit V. Diabetes mellitus type 2 and yoga. Int J Yoga - Philosop Psychol Parapsychol [serial online] 2018 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];6:55-55
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We read the publication on diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 and yoga with a great interest.[1] Bhat et al. noted that “A 7-day yoga camp on diabetes control and management produces changes which can be seen through EPI in a large number of parameters for both general and organ-specific.”[1] In fact, the usefulness of yoga for DM management is widely reported. After practice yoga, improved quality of life can be derived.[2] It is also proved that the yoga can help control of blood glucose.[3] We would like to share ideas and experiences of using yoga for the management of DM. In a recent study, the usefulness of yoga for blood glucose control among the Thai pregnant was observable.[4] In addition, in a survey, yoga was found to be a common alternative medicine practice among Thai patients with chronic disease including DM.[5] The cost of the practice is <10 USD per month [5] which is considered inexpensive for our developing country. As an alternative medicine technique, yoga seems to be easily applied into our community without conflict with local culture and belief.[5] At present, it is also recommended yoga for inclusion in community health-care service.[4]

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References

1Bhat RK, Mavathur R, Srinivasan TM. Diabetes mellitus type 2 and yoga: Electro photonic imaging perspective. Int J Yoga 2017;10:152-9.
2Sreedevi A, Unnikrishnan AG, Karimassery SR, Deepak KS. The effect of yoga and peer support interventions on the quality of life of women with diabetes: Results of a randomized controlled trial. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2017;21:524-30.
3Venugopal V, Rathi A, Raghuram N. Effect of short-term yoga-based lifestyle intervention on plasma glucose levels in individuals with diabetes and pre-diabetes in the community. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2017;11 Suppl 2:S597-9.
4Youngwanichsetha S, Phumdoung S, Ingkathawornwong T. The effects of mindfulness eating and yoga exercise on blood sugar levels of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Appl Nurs Res 2014;27:227-30.
5Moolasarn S, Sripa S, Kuessirikiet V, Sutawee K, Huasary J, Chaisila C, et al. Usage of and cost of complementary/alternative medicine in diabetic patients. J Med Assoc Thai 2005;88:1630-7.