Effectiveness Of Yoga Therapy And Meditation On Hba1c Levels In Relation To Demographic Data In Type-2 Diabetic Middle-Aged Men

Abstract

Background:This study investigated the impact of yoga therapy and meditation on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in middle-aged men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and analyzed the influence of demographic variables such as age, body mass index (BMI), duration of diabetes, socioeconomic status, and educational background. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of yoga therapy and meditation in reducing HbA1c levels and to examine how demographic variables influence these outcomes. Materials and Methods: To achieve the purpose of the study (N=40) forty middle aged men were selected from Manavalakkalai SKY yoga centre in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India as subjects. The selected subject was divided in to two groups: an intervention group undergoing yoga and meditation, and a control group who did not undergo any training program other than their routine. A 12-week intervention involving structured yoga therapy and chakra meditation sessions was conducted on a sample of 20 men aged 35–45 years. Results: Significant reductions in HbA1c levels were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group. Demographic factors such as age, BMI, duration of diabetes, education, occupation, and income level significantly influence HbA1c levels in individuals with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. The results lend credence to the inclusion of yoga therapy and meditation in routine diabetes care regimens.