Effects of the Yogic Practice of Surya Namaskar and the Little Millets Diet on the Management of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Introduction: Excess blood glucose levels are a hallmark of diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disease that affects the body's metabolism. This illness has the potential to seriously damage the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and heart over time. Aim: The aim of present study is to find how Surya namaskar and little millet affected the quality of subjects with type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Methodology: A randomised control study at SSH Hospital, BHU, Varanasi was conducted in three groups of participants with type 2 diabetes: Surya namaskar alone (Group A) and Surya namaskar with little millet (Group B) as a diet in the management of Diabetes mellitus in comparison to control group in which no intervention is provided (Group C). Study has assessed the subjective (increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, and healing) and objective parameters (Blood sugar, Fasting, Random, Postprandial and HbA1c). Result: According to study, the combined use of Surya namaskar and little millet diet has been found to be highly significant in lowering symptoms of increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, and healing. The results showed that, after a month, both Group A and B were able to lower their fasting blood sugar levels significantly. But random and postprandial glucose levels and HbA1c are significantly decreased in Group B only. Conclusion: The study results concluded that if both the Surya namaskar and little millets are intervened to Diabetes mellitus patient, it plays a significant role in managing diabetes.