Effect of yogic practices selected risk factors among aged diabetic women

Diabetes mellitus often referred to simply as diabetes is a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). The purpose of the present study is to find out the effect of yogic practices with and without diet modifications on the FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar) among Aged Diabetic women. The study is conducted on 120 Aged Diabetic women, randomly selected into two groups, namely, the experimental group and the Control Group, each group consist of 20 Aged Diabetic women. The Experimental Group underwent twelve weeks of Yogic practices whereas the control group do not undergo any type of training. The Fasting Blood Sugar was measured before and after training. The results were analyzed with a statistical technique of Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and concluded that the experimental group with Yogic Practices have significantly reduced Fasting Blood sugar significantly than the Control Group.