Collectively , findings suggest that yogic practice s may promote significant improvements in several indices of importance in DM2 management , including glycemic control , lipid levels , and body composition .
More limited data suggest that yoga may also lower oxidative stress and blood pressure ; enhance pulmonary and autonomic function , mood , sleep , and quality of life ; and reduce medication use in adults with DM2 .
A growing body of evidence suggests yogic practice s may benefit adults with type 2 diabetes ( DM2 ) .
In this systematic review , we evaluate available evidence from prospect i ve controlled trials regarding the effects of yoga-based programs on specific health outcomes pertinent to DM2 management .
Effects of Yoga on Sleep Quality and Depression in Elders in Assisted Living Facilities
Background : Being relocated to an assisted living facility can result in  sleep disturbances and depression in elders . This may be attributed to or worsened by lack of regular physical activity . Appropriate exercise programs may be an important component of quality of life in this group of transitional frail elders . Purpose : This study aim ed to test the effects of a 6-month yoga exercise program in improving sleep quality and decreasing depression in transitional frail elders living in assisted living facilities . Methods : A quasi-experimental pretest- and -posttest design was used . A convenience sample of 69 elderly residents of assisted living facilities was divided r and omly into a yoga exercise ( n = 38 ) and control group ( n = 31 ) based on residence location . A total of 55 participants completed the study . The intervention was implemented in three small groups , and each practice group was led by two pretrained certified yoga instructors three times per week at 70 min per practice session for 24 weeks . The outcome measures of sleep quality ( Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ) and depression state ( Taiwanese Depression Question naire ) were examined at baseline , at the 12th week , and at the 24th week of the study . Results : After 6 months of performing yoga exercises , participants ' overall sleep quality had significantly improved , whereas depression , sleep disturbances , and daytime dysfunction had decreased significantly ( p < .05 ) . In addition , participants in the intervention group had better results on all outcome indicators than those of participants in the control group ( p < .05 ) . Conclusions and Implication s for Practice : It is recommended that yoga exercise be incorporated as an activity program in assisted living facilities or in other long-term care facilities to improve sleep quality and decrease  depression  in institutionalized elders
Collectively , findings suggest that yogic practice s may promote significant improvements in several indices of importance in DM2 management , including glycemic control , lipid levels , and body composition .
More limited data suggest that yoga may also lower oxidative stress and blood pressure ; enhance pulmonary and autonomic function , mood , sleep , and quality of life ; and reduce medication use in adults with DM2 .
A growing body of evidence suggests yogic practice s may benefit adults with type 2 diabetes ( DM2 ) .
In this systematic review , we evaluate available evidence from prospect i ve controlled trials regarding the effects of yoga-based programs on specific health outcomes pertinent to DM2 management .