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Effects of Mindfulness Training Combined with Tai Chi in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

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Community based yoga classes for type 2 diabetes: an exploratory randomised controlled trial.

Lana Skoro-Kondza¹, Sharon See Tai, Ramona Gadelrab

¹Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, UK. l.skoro-kondza@pcps.ucl.ac.uk

BMC Health Services Research

|February 21, 2009

Summary

This study found that community-based yoga classes did not significantly improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. Recruitment and adherence challenges limited the potential benefits of yoga for this population.

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Effects of Mindfulness Training Combined with Tai Chi in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Effects of Mindfulness Training Combined with Tai Chi in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Published on: July 14, 2023

Area of Science:

Clinical Medicine
Public Health
Exercise Science

Background:

Yoga is a popular complementary therapy for type 2 diabetes, but its effectiveness remains debated.
Previous studies suggest potential benefits, necessitating further investigation into its efficacy and feasibility.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the feasibility of researching community-based yoga interventions for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
To inform the design of a larger, multi-center trial evaluating yoga's impact on diabetes management.

Main Methods:

An exploratory randomized controlled trial with a process evaluation was conducted in London.
Participants (n=59) with type 2 diabetes were randomized to a 12-week yoga intervention or a waitlist control.
Outcomes included HbA1c, weight, lipids, blood pressure, quality of life, and self-efficacy, alongside attendance and qualitative data.

Main Results:

Significant recruitment challenges were encountered, with low participation rates.
Yoga class attendance was approximately 50%, and home practice was negligible.
No statistically significant improvements in HbA1c or other secondary outcomes were observed.

Conclusions:

The study did not confirm the benefits of yoga for type 2 diabetes suggested by prior research.
Barriers to recruitment, attendance, and adherence, alongside potential limitations in intervention intensity and personalization, were identified.
These factors must be addressed in future trial designs for yoga interventions in type 2 diabetes.