Yoga for Diabetes

According to experts, over 90% of diabetics suffer from “insulin insensitivity,” meaning, they already have the insulin their bodies need, they just don’t have the ability to use it properly. As a result, their blood sugar levels remain sky high and they are forced to deal with the symptoms of a debilitating illness. However, according to Dr. Gabe Mirkin, insulin-insensitive diabetes is curable through some simple, yet vital lifestyle changes, the most important of which is vigorous exercise.

A diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes may seem to carry the weight of a life sentence, but for many people, adopting key lifestyle changes, such as a healthier diet and exercise, can help manage, reduce, and even eliminate diabetic symptoms. Even those who are at a more advanced stage of the disease can find a greater degree of comfort and physical function through incorporating healthy practices into their routine.

It’s important to understand metabolic syndrome, as it offers some insights into how to prevent diabetes and some of the other chronic diseases that remain the largest killers of our time.