Open AccessEffect of an integrated naturopathy and yoga program on long-term glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A prospective cohort study
Author(s) -
Srinivas Bairy,
M Raghavendra Rao,
Srinivas Reddy Edla,
Satyanarayana Raju Manthena,
N V Gnana Deep Tatavarti
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of yoga/international journal of yoga
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-2714
pISSN - 0973-6131
DOI - 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_32_19
Subject(s) - medicine , glycemic , naturopathy , physical therapy , type 2 diabetes mellitus , glycated hemoglobin , diabetes mellitus , repeated measures design , prospective cohort study , randomized controlled trial , population , type 2 diabetes , endocrinology , alternative medicine , statistics , mathematics , environmental health , pathology
Lifestyle is an important risk factor for increasing the prevalence of diabetes in the Indian population. In this study, we evaluate the effects of naturopathy treatment, salt-restricted low-calorie diets, and yoga in long-term glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.