EFFECT OF YOGA ON THE REDUCTION OF GLUCOSE LEVEL IN THE BLOOD- DIABETES MELLITUS

Modern society is aware of the advantages of yogic exercise and breathing. Yogic exercise directly effects all the systems and organs of the body. This study examining behavioural approaches to alleviate the intensity and prevent progress of diabetes mellitus. And to enhance diabetes self-management by practising yoga. There were 22 male and 8 female participants with diabetes .Intervention program was for 3 months. Before the intervention program started, 2nd and 3rd months blood report on fasting and after food were collected. Comparison of pre- post blood test have been done. There was a significant difference seen at 1% level. No significant difference found in relation with gender as well as with age span of the participants. The dose of the medication regimen remained the same under the protocol. A change in the life style adopted by the participant was that the practice of yoga for one hour. Along with a dietary change, preferably vegetarian food. Finding was, even though diabetes is a progressive disorder there is a continuous fall in the level of blood glucose of the participants. Clinical significance is not assured because the blood sugar level not attained the control level. While practising yogic exercise, eating healthier, and losing weight can enable to improve patients' glycaemic control. The anticipated requirement for additional medication is an unwanted burden for patients. Patients are aware that diabetes is typically a progressive disorder. Choosing the right therapy to prevent the speedy progress of the disease is essential. So that the worsening dysfunction of the organs can be checked. Systematic and regular practice of yoga can strengthen patient's physical endurance and can improve physiological and psychological functioning.