We all know that Type I diabetes is the result of genetic inheritance and yoga cannot do much to prevent it. But type II diabetes, which is the product of unhealthy food habits and imbalanced lifestyle (amongst other things), can be treated with simple yoga techniques. There are a few asanas and pranayamas, which can help with diabetes prevention.
The sun salutation is a yoga technique that can play an important role in diabetes prevention. It increases and improves blood circulation in various parts of the body and the insulin management system can be enhanced as a result. You need to practice this at the rate of 4 repetitions a minute to get the best results.
Asanas are other important section of yoga, which initiates the overall well being of the body as well as perhaps helping with a fast prevention and cure for diabetes. There are various postures performed through the yogasanas, which stretch, tone and exercise the body and increase oxygen and blood supply to the internal organs. A few of the asanas (like Dhanurasana, Vajrasana, Sarvangasana and Matsyasana) can be effective for diabetes.
There are quite a number of pranayamas and meditation techniques explained in yoga, which may reduce stress levels and improve the internal body functions to eradicate diabetes from the root.
If you are eating foods rich in sugar regularly, then you will get diabetes - this is the most common myth amongst people. But research and observations have made it clear that there are many other factors like genetic predisposition, decreased physical activity, an unhealthy diet, high blood pressure, family history, and age that can increase the probability of diabetes occurring. The best way to keep your weight under control is exercising regularly and shredding the extra pounds from your body. There are few exercises that build muscle mass in the body - and it is a proven fact that muscles are the most active tissues of human body.
Muscles burn more calories a day and dispel the blood sugar quickly. The more you tone up the muscles and give them a tough work out, the more they will contribute to effective diabetes prevention. Cardio exercises performed as a combination of lower and higher intensity levels burn fat faster, and strengthen the deep muscles inside the body. If you do not have a treadmill at home or cannot manage time to hit the gym several times a week then common cardio exercises like climbing staircase and jogging will help you put a stop to diabetes. For some, even a slight increase in physical activity can help ward off diabetes.