Yes it is true study titled “Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes-The Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study” initiated by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) marks a milestone in diabetes prevention.
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The Study was conducted by a group of eminent RSSDI members including Prof S.V. Madhu, Head of Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University College of Medical Sciences New Delhi, Prof H.B. Chandalia, Former Head at Grant Medical College Mumbai and presently Head Diabetes Endocrine Nutrition Management and Research Centre, Mumbai, Dr Arvind Gupta, Manilek Research Centre Jaipur and others.
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The Study has been published by prestigious Elsvier Ltd.
The study conducted over three years across five centers in India and it involves nearly 1,000 pre-diabetic individuals, the study highlights that a 40-minute daily Yoga routine, incorporating select asanas and pranayama, along with standard lifestyle interventions, can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately 40%. These results surpass the outcomes of existing diabetes prevention strategies in the country.
The Indian Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) achieved a 28% risk reduction through lifestyle changes, while another trial combining lifestyle measures with stepwise medication (metformin) reported a 32% reduction. The efficacy of yoga in this study outperformed both, showcasing its superiority as a standalone preventive measure.
Dr Jitendra Singh described the study findings as a potential “game changer” for India’s healthcare system. With over 101 million people currently living with diabetes and another 136 million in the prediabetic stage, the study’s evidence-based approach could play a pivotal role in addressing the growing epidemic.