Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences
Publisher : Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Source : Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, Medknow Publications, Volume 17, Number 1, p.149 (2013)
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Medicine
Department : Community Medicine
Verified : Yes
Year : 2013
Abstract : The prevalence of Diabetes is projected to increase to 80 million by 2030, placing an immense burden on the health care resources of our country. Thus, diabetes poses a challenge to health systems and the individual. Hence, it is necessary to look at adjuncts to effective management of Diabetes; adjuncts which are not resource intensive and are nearer to the community that people live in. Yoga holds promise as a therapeutic intervention and health promotion measure. This brief communication explores the studies done to date on the beneficial effects of Yoga on Diabetes.
Cite this Research Publication : S. Aswathy, Unnikrishnan, A. G., and Kalra, S., “Effective management of type 2 DM in India: Looking at low-cost adjunctive therapy”, Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, vol. 17, p. 149, 2013.