Yoga Classes for Type 2 Diabetes: A Study
Author Information
Author(s): Skoro-Kondza Lana, Tai Sharon See, Gadelrab Ramona, Drincevic Desanka, Greenhalgh Trisha
Primary Institution: University College London
Hypothesis
Can community-based yoga classes improve health outcomes for people with Type 2 diabetes?
Conclusion
The study found that yoga did not significantly improve health outcomes for participants with Type 2 diabetes.
Supporting Evidence
- Attendance at yoga classes was around 50%.
- Participants reported high hopes for yoga's benefits but struggled with attendance.
- Yoga teachers noted that most participants were unsuitable for standard yoga due to various limitations.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether yoga could help people with diabetes feel better, but it didn't show any real benefits.
Methodology
Exploratory randomised controlled trial with in-depth process evaluation.
Potential Biases
Participants may have had a positive bias towards yoga despite low attendance.
Limitations
Recruitment challenges and low attendance affected the study's ability to demonstrate efficacy.
Participant Demographics
59 participants, mean age 60 years, 13 men and 36 women, diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI -0.40–0.001
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