Role of yoga in modifying certain cardiovascular functions in type 2 diabetic patients


Author: Singh, S., et al. 


Conference/Journal: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Date published: 2004
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 Volume ID: 52   ,  Pages: 203-206   ,  Word Count: 55  
    METHODS: The present study was conducted with twenty-four Type 2 diabetic cases. Patients were trained in yoga asanas 30-40 min/day for 40 days. RESULTS: There was a significant decrease in fasting blood glucose levels from basal 190. Blood glucose levels as well as glycosylated hemoglobin levels decreased. The pulse rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure also decreased.