A REVIEW ON ROLE OF EXERCISE AND YOGA IN THE PREVENTION OF MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS)

Abstract

In past couple of decades, evidence from prospective observational studies and clinical trials has converged to support the importance of individual nutrients, food and dietary pattern in the prevention and management of Madhumeha (Diabetes mellitus). The epidemiological trends indicate that without proper control and prevention its prevalence will increase upto 438 millions in 2030. Madhumeha (Diabetes mellitus) is a life style disorder so, there is need to prevent it through natural process like exercise and yoga. Yoga has been an ancient and effective care for numerous health related problems. The practice of yoga includes meditation, breathing, exercise, pranayam, asanas and most important of all, attaining eternal peace. Present paper highlights a role of exercise and regular practice of yoga which may prevent and control the status of Madhumeha (Diabetes mellitus) and produce optimum healthy populations.