Adults with type 2 diabetes who practiced yoga had about 17 less ng/mL of ICAM-1 (an inflammation marker) than those who didn't exercise, after 12 weeks.

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Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise Versus Yoga on Endothelial Function and Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

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2025 Aug

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Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise Versus Yoga on Endothelial Function and Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

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DOI: 10.7759/cureus.90578

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