Effect Of Yoga On Beta Cell Functioning In NIDDM

Abstract

Introduction: The current study is undertaken to study the effect of yoga on B-cells for Diabetes with Type-2 population. Material and Methods: Total 83 participants with age group of 30-70yrs meeting the criteria for NIDDM with criteria published by American Diabetic Association were screened for the study. Exclusion criteria were those already practicing yoga one month prior to the trial, using medication known to stimulate β cells and pregnant women. Systematic protocols of yogic interventions were given for 3 months. Those who were present for period of one month were included for analysis. Result: After applying criteria total 34 number of participants were enrolled in the study. Of these 32 completed the intervention for more than one month and were included in the final analysis. These included 59.37% (N=19) female participants and 40.62% (N=13) male participants. T-test using SPSS showed statistical significance data for activation of B-cells with no significant change in insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity. Other statistical significant changes were observed in triglycerides, total cholesterol, hemoglobin and Fasting Insulin while non-significant for BMI, HbA1c and C.Peptide. Conclusion: The study successfully showed the effect of yoga on physiological changes in the body post intervention. Effect on the beta cells activation was notable.