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.