Highly effective yoga asanas to control diabetes

These asanas can increase insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels. Learn how to perform them correctly.

Published by: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : May 10, 2016 11:10 AM IST

There is a continuous rise in the number of people diagnosed with diabetes. Being overweight and leading a stressful life can push you into the danger zone. If you make a conscious decision to practise yoga every day, you can improve as well as prevent this chronic condition. These yoga asanas can increase insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar while stimulating and detoxifying all your internal organs. When you are stressed your body releases the stress hormone cortisol which raises your blood sugar. The yoga postures can keep your stress levels in normal. Join yoga expert Samara Chopra as she demonstrates some easy asanas to control diabetes. You may also like to read:

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