How Yoga Can Help Manage Diabetes

Yoga for diabetes is one of the best practices a person with diabetes can adopt.  

Let us understand how doing yoga on daily basis can help a diabetic in managing their diabetes effectively.

Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to produce or effectively use insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels​

Yoga can help reduce blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower the risk of diabetes complications. 

Deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress and lower blood pressure. These are important for diabetes management.​

As we all know that yoga for diabetes is one of the best practices a person with diabetes can adopt in one's life.

Here are some of the Yogasanas keep blood sugar levels under control.

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Sun Salutations  (Surya Namaskar)

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Sun salutations, a sequence of yoga postures, are a great way to  energize and strengthen the body while promoting mindfulness and  relaxation.

Bow Pose  (Dhanurasana) 

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Dhanurasana stimulates pancreas, improves blood circulation, and helps regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics.​

Seated-forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

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Paschimottanasana is a seated forward bend in yoga. It improves digestion and calms the mind, helps to manage diabetes.​ ​

Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani)

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Viparita Karani, a yoga pose where legs are raised against a wall, can improve blood flow, reduce stress, and aid in managing diabetes.​

Bhujangasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose)​

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Bhujangasana can help regulate blood sugar levels in people with diabetes by stimulating the pancreas and reducing stress.​

Corpse Pose (Shavasana)

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Shavasana, a yoga relaxation pose, may help diabetics by reducing stress levels and improving overall blood sugar control.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Balasana (Child pose)

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Balasana, is a relaxing yoga pose that can help us to relieve stress and tension in the body and mind.​ ​

Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

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Tadasana can help manage diabetes by improving circulation and insulin sensitivity. Stand tall and breathe deeply!​

Mandukasana (Frog Pose)

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Mandukasana may help regulate blood sugar levels in people with diabetes by stimulating the pancreas​

Chakarasna (Wheel Pose)

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Chakrasana is a yoga posture that strengthens the back, opens the heart, and energizes the body and mind.​ ​

Halasana (Plow Pose)

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Halasana, or Plow Pose, is good for people with diabetes as it also helps in managing diabetes in a more effective way.​

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the fish pose)

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Ardha Matsyendrasana is a seated spinal twist in yoga, beneficial for spine health, digestion and detoxification of the body.​

Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta baddha konasana):

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Supta baddha konasana is a relaxing yoga posture that opens the hips and promotes deep relaxation of body.​

Supported Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)

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Sarvangasana is a yoga pose that offers numerous benefits, including improved blood flow and thyroid function.​

Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana):

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Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana is a yoga asana that strengthens the arms, shoulders, and spine while opening the chest.​

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