Effect of SKY on Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life of Type 2 Diabetic Patients After a 6 Days Intervention

Diabetes is a psychologically and behaviorally demanding disease; therefore psychosocial factors are relevant to nearly all aspects of its management. Research findings have demonstrated that depression is more common in patients with diabetes than in the general population, at least 15 % of patients have clinical depression.Yoga is a mind-body alternative therapy which can be used to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and related complications.

Sudarshan kriya Yoga is a unique yogic breathing practices which involves several types of cyclical breathing patterns, ranging from slow and calming to rapid and stimulating. It is recommended for relaxation, stress management, control of psycho physiological states and to improve organ function. In this pilot study Investigator recruited 24 type 2 diabetic patient and those who consent were provided with 6 days yoga course for a duration of 3 hours and trained to practice SKY at home for 12 week. At baseline and after 6 days of SKY, questionnaire on anxiety, depression and quality of life were provided to them. Biochemical parameters were measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of yoga. Two follow up yoga session were provided to the participants. Primary outcome were pre to post intervention change in the mental health and quality of life.