Partitioning of radiological, stress and biochemical changes in pre-diabetic women subjected to Diabetic Yoga Protocol

Abstract Background Yoga is an ancient system of wellness with Asana and Pranayama as its most popular and propagated modules for management of lifestyle disorders. Objectives The aim of the study was to characterise the liver abnormalities, biochemical changes, and stress levels after Yoga intervention in prediabetic females. Materials and methods 37 females were randomly divided into Yoga practice and non-practising controls groups. The Yoga practising group performed Diabetic Yoga Protocol (DYP) for 3 months. Parameters including size of liver, fatty infiltrates, and disease severity were measured using ultrasonography along with biochemical parameters and stress levels at baseline and after Yoga practice. The registration number for this trial is CTRI/2018/03/012804. Results The HbA1c and glucose levels were found significantly reduced in Prediabetic (p = 0.015) women after Yoga practice, although cholesterol levels increased in menopausal women. No escalation of fatty liver was noted among women practising DYP. Conclusion DYP reduced the HbA1C and stress levels and therefore, could be a cost-effective tool for preventing Prediabetic to Diabetic progression.