YOGA FOR DIABETES

One of the most common diseases nowadays is Diabetes which affects millions of people in the world. This is a chronic condition that occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin, which hampers the process of food breakdown in the body. This leads to an increase in the amount of glucose that results in high blood sugar levels. Yoga for diabetes is the most natural and non harmful way to eliminate this disease. This disease basically needs a balanced and disciplined lifestyle for which yoga is the most effective way. 

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Yes it is proven that by regular practice of Yoga and Meditation you can control your blood sugar level and cure Diabetes. But first we need to understand what is diabetes and it’s variant.

Diabetes Type 1

Type 1 diabetes is a auto immune disorder, basically the immune system attack’s the virus and bacteria which is harmful to the body but in this condition immunity system of your body attacks the cells producing insulin in the pancreas. It is genetic and transfer to one generation to another generation. Type 1 diabetes usually found in children and teen age group.

Symptoms:- Frequent Urinations, excessive Thirst, Extreme Hunger, Slow Heeling Wound and Fatigue.

Diabetes Type 2

Type 2 diabetes Caused due to poor lifestyle, this condition develops insulin resistance in the body. That means the production of insulin is proper but your body cells does not use it and due to this blood sugar level increased in you body. It founds basically in middle age group or in adults due to obesity.

Symptoms:- Frequent Urinations, obesity, Dry throat and numbness in hands and legs.

Gestational Diabetes

This reversible form of diabetes usually occurs during pregnancy. However, it resolves post-pregnancy.

Effect of Diabetes on the Human Body

• Increase in sugar level results in damage to nerves and blood vessels
• It also damages your immune system, thus making you more infectious
• High blood sugar results in kidney failure, vision loss, and heart disease

YOGA AND DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Yoga is the best way to control diabetes naturally. Regular practice of yoga helps in
improving insulin sensitivity, regulates blood sugar, and helps in enhancing the overall
health of a person. It is a powerful tool that includes pranayama, yoga postures, and
meditation. However, yoga cannot remove medical treatment but it aids in controlling the
effects of diabetes on the body. The art of yoga and meditation also helps in: 

• Enable Proper Insulin function, thus improving insulin sensitivity
• Stimulate the Pancreas and improve insulin production
• Controlling type 2 diabetes by reducing weight, burning calories, and boosting
  metabolism.
• Yoga helps in lowering stress hormones and cortisol
• Yoga enhances blood circulation of the body thus reducing the chances of cardiovascular
  disease and nerve damage.
    

Here is the list of the best yoga poses for diabetes. These are:

BEST YOGA POSES FOR DIABETES

VRIKSHASANA OR TREE POSE:- In this pose, you have to stand straight by placing your right foot on your left thighs. After that keep your hands in prayer position either above your head or at your chest. In this
position hold yourself for 30 minutes. 

Benefits

• Improve Concentration and Balance
• Improve blood circulation
• Provides strength to the legs

DHANURASANA OR BOW POSE :- In this yoga pose, first lie on your stomach while bending on your knees. Now hold your
ankles and start life your chest and then legs from the surface. With deep breath hold
yourself in this position for 20 to 30 seconds. 

Benefits 

• Regulates Blood Sugar
• Provides Strength to the abdominal muscles
• Stimulates the functions of the Pancreas

PASCHIMOTTANASANA OR SEATED FORWARD BEND:- This yoga posture starts with an extended straight legs followed by a forward bending that touches your toes. But keep in mind that your spine must be straight. Take a deep breath and hold yourself for 30 seconds. 

Benefits

• Helps in relieving stress
• Aids digestion processing
• This yoga pose helps stimulate various organs including the pancreas
    

ARDHA MATSYNDRASANA OR SEATED SPINAL TWIST :- In this Yoga Asana, initially sit with extended legs followed by a bending of right knees over left leg. Now take your right hand behind and also keep your left one on the opposite knee. Stay here for 20 to 30 seconds then switch your sides. 

Benefits

• This yoga pose is best for stimulating Pancreas
• It also helps digestion. 
• This yoga pose is best for keeping your spine flexible 
    

BHUJANGASANA OR COBRA POSE:- This yoga pose starts with lying on the stomach and keeping your palms under shoulder. Now start lifting your chest while inhaling and keep your elbows slightly bent. Keep yourself for 20 to 30 seconds in this position. 

Benefits  

• Stimulates Abdominal organs
• Improves insulin function and blood circulation
• Strengthens spine

SURYA NAMASKAR OR SUN SALUTATION:- Know as the master of all poses, It is a set of 12 poses repeated in a rhythmic flow. 
 
Benefits

• Improves circulation, metabolism, and flexibility
• Best for stress reduction and