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Effect of 12 weeks of yoga practice on glucose, insulin and triglycerides serum level in women with diabetes type II
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Habibi N *   1, Marandi SM2 |
1- MSc in Sports Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran , habibi.najmeh281@yahoo.com
2- Associate Professor, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education Education and Sport, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. |
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Abstract: (13755 Views) |
| Background and Objective: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common serious metabolic disorders. This study was done to determine the effect of 12-week yoga intervention on glucose, insulin and triglyceride serum levels in women with type II diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 26 women with Type II diabetes were divided into interventional (n=16) and control groups (n=10). Program of yoga exercise including: 75 minutes daily, three sessions in a week, and for 12 weeks. The level of glucose, insulin, leptin, HDL-C, LDL-C, triglyceride, total cholesterol were measured prior and post - training period. Results: The levels of glucose, insulin and triglycerides in the interventional group significantly reduced compared to control group following the training period (P<0.05). The level of leptin, HDL-C, LDL-C, total cholesterol was not significantly altered in intervention group in compare to controls. Conclusion: 12 weeks of yoga exercises can improve blood glucose, insulin and triglyceride in women with type II diabetes. |
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| Keywords: Diabetes, Yoga, Insulin, Triglyceride, Glucose |
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Type of Study: Original Articles |
Subject:
Internal Medicine
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