Exercise vs Yoga for Diabetes
Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise Versus Yoga on Endothelial Function and Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
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Surprising Findings
Yoga nearly matched aerobic exercise for improving insulin resistance (0.60 vs 0.61 units), challenging the belief that only intense workouts help with insulin control.
Most people assume only high-intensity aerobic exercise improves insulin sensitivity, but this study shows gentle yoga can be almost as effective.
Practical Takeaways
For diabetes management, combine aerobic exercise for heart health and yoga for insulin control.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Yoga nearly matched aerobic exercise for improving insulin resistance (0.60 vs 0.61 units), challenging the belief that only intense workouts help with insulin control.
Most people assume only high-intensity aerobic exercise improves insulin sensitivity, but this study shows gentle yoga can be almost as effective.
Practical Takeaways
For diabetes management, combine aerobic exercise for heart health and yoga for insulin control.
Publication
Journal
Cureus
Year
2025
Authors
Isha Gupta, Ghotekar L.H., Anupam Prakash, Ramesh Aggarwal, R. Bandhu, Rajeev Goyal
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Claims (10)
Adults with type 2 diabetes who practiced yoga had about 0.5 lower BMI scores than those who didn't exercise, after 12 weeks.
Adults with type 2 diabetes who did aerobic exercise lost about 1.5 more kilograms than those who didn't exercise, after 12 weeks.
Adults with type 2 diabetes who practiced yoga lost about 1.2 more kilograms than those who didn't exercise, after 12 weeks.
Adults with type 2 diabetes who did aerobic exercise had about 12 more mg/dL lower fasting blood sugar than those who didn't exercise, after 12 weeks.
Adults with type 2 diabetes who practiced yoga had about 13 more mg/dL lower fasting blood sugar than those who didn't exercise, after 12 weeks.