Diabetes yoga poses

Diabetes yoga poses 

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Diabetes management is very necessary for a healthy livelihood for managing diabetes; you should try different yoga postures 

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition in which insulin is not brought about by the insulin producing beta cells  

This in turn increases the blood glucose level in the body 

No medication, diet or insulin shots will help you if you don't include yoga practice in your lifestyle.

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Type 1 diabetes 

In type 1 diabetes pancreas fails to secrete optimal level of insulin 

Type 2 diabetes

In this type beta cells fail to react to insulin due to this blood sugar level increase in the body  

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Yoga 

Yoga is a kind of exercise which fetters your body, soul and mind  

For a healthy lifestyle people should include regular yoga in their day to day lifestyle. It holds an astonishing effect on the nervous system and respiratory system. 

Effects of yoga on diabetes 

Yoga stretches the abdominal muscular tissues and restores pancreatic cells  

It diminishes stress on muscles 

It stimulates the insulin secretion of the pancreas 

Yoga asana squeeze the abdominal organs and stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin this leads to improved blood streams 

Yoga poses 

People with diabetes should follow following yoga poses to maintain their blood sugar level 

Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)

This pose helps in strengthening of the vertebral column

It provides compression in an abdominal muscle 

It perks up the function of abdominal organs  

It improves digestion and absorption 

It lowers down the blood glucose level 

Steps 

Lie on the floor in a prone posture  

Lay your hands beneath your shoulder    

Raise your chest and head, inhale while doing this  

Do not twist your neck from side to side 

Straighten your arms  

Hold this position for about 15 seconds without bouncing 

Exhale and relax your body 

Precaution -

Do not practice this yoga asana if you have carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist injury or back injury 

varkasana (twisted pose)

This pose stimulates abdominal organs such as pancreas and decreases the blood sugar level 

It controls liver enlargement 

It also prevents obesity 

Steps 

Sit on the floor 

Keep your one arm on the opposite knee (left)

Keep your body straight 

Twist your body in left side 

Hold this position for 15 second 

Repeat this alternatively 

Precautions 

If you experience breathing problems, then avoid it to compensate it try practicing breathing exercises  

If you are pregnant or if you sustain a recent injury of abdomen avoid this  

 Viparit Karani (leg pose)

It stimulates pancreas and other organs of the abdominal cavity

It tranquilizes the nervous system and prevents anxiety 

It improves the venous drainage

Steps 

Lay down on the floor in a supine (facing upward) position 

Stretch your hamstrings and bring your toes closer to your torso    

In the first instance take the reinforce of the wall, then do it on your own 

Hold this position for 15 seconds 

Breathe properly 

Precautions

If you are suffering from back problem then put a small pillow under your spine  

If you possess an eye problem or neck problem, then avoid this  

If you have undergone any recent trauma, then avoid this asana  

Shalabhasana (Grasshopper pose)

It prevents sciatica and back pain, sciatica is a condition in which you experience numbness and tingling sensation in your legs  

This pose strengthens your spine and stretches your abdomen  

It assists in curing cervical spondylitis and other spinal cord ailments  

It is really useful for diabetic people, it applies stress on abdominal organs, it stimulates pancreas thus control the blood sugar level 

Steps 

Lie in the prone position (facing downwards)

Lift your chest, head and shoulders 

Lift your legs off the floor 

Your weight should be on your abdomen 

Maintain this position for 15 seconds 

Relax your body and repeat this asana for 5 times 

Precautions 

Those people who have heart problems or people suffering high blood pressure avoid this asana  

Shavasana (corpse pose)

For relaxing your body this pose is extremely recommended  

It relieves tension, tension and anxiety  

This stimulates pancreas, by adopting this pose you can manage your blood sugar level  

For repose and rejuvenation you should follow this exercise at the end of your yoga practice

Steps 

Lie flat in a supine position (facing upward)

Place your legs in a comfortable position

Keep your hand on the side of your body; your palm should face upwards 

Close your eyes and breathe deeply 

Deliberately relax your each body part 

Start the relaxation procedure from your foot and ultimately reach to your hands 

This is considered as the toughest asana 

The ultimate aim of this asana is relaxation 

Precautions 

If you have backache 

If you suffer from acid reflux then then don't follow this asana as it can aggravate your condition  

Sarvangasana (shoulder standing pose)

This asana improves the digestion; it promotes the metabolism and prevents damage to the nerves  

It is real helpful for diabetic patients; it decreases the blood sugar level by stimulating the pancreas

Steps

Lie on the floor make sure you use yoga matt or a hard surface, avoid saggy bed  

Lift you both legs make 90 degrees with your legs and support the backbone with your hands

Try pointing the ceiling with your toes 

Try to stay in this position for 10 to 15 seconds 

Lower your legs and relax 

Precautions 

If you are a patient of high blood pressure or if you have undergone any recent injury avoid this asana 

Pawanmuktasana (wind-relieving pose)

This asana strengthens the back muscles 

It tones your abdominals

It improves circulation 

It prevents constipation, this is one of the main problem faced by diabetic patients 

It stimulates all the reproductive organs 

It helps in the passage of gas

Steps 

Lie flat in a prone position (facing downwards)

Bring your knees towards your chest and hold this position for 15 seconds 

Repeat this for 5- 8 times 

Precaution 

ssure, lower back injury 

Sciatica or piles should avoid this asana, as it can worsen their condition 

Pregnant women should also avoid this asana

Dhanurasana (bow pose)

This pose strengthens your spine and back, it reduces stress and anxiety 

It prevents constipation, this is the primary problem faced by diabetic patients  

It also prevents menstrual pain 

Steps 

Lie on the floor in a prone position (facing downwards)

Bend your knees and hold your ankles with your hands 

Inhale and lift the chest off the floor 

Hold this position for 15 seconds 

Exhale and lower down your chest and relax 

Precautions 

People having heart problems should avoid this asana 

Patients having high blood pressure should not do this as it can worsen their condition 

A Person suffering from sciatica, herniated disc and peptic ulcers should also avoid this asana 

If you desire to have a fit and healthy life follows these asana  

They have amazing benefits 

If you feel discomfort while performing any of the above asana stop it immediately  

If you notice any side effects consult to your physician immediately  

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