01/11/2024
By Herpreet Thind

Researchers are currently exploring the connection between yoga, standard exercise and diabetes.

The study team will explain the research in its entirety, but some details are:

  • Participants will take part in either 12-week program of yoga or standard exercise at no cost.
  • Assessments will be conducted at program entry (baseline), and week 12 (end of treatment)
  • Assessments are conducted at the 3 and 6-month post-intervention follow-ups

Who can participate?

  • Men and women aged between 18 and 74 who are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
  • Must not have participated in yoga, Tai Chi, Qi gong, or other mindfulness-based practice in the past month
  • Must not have had a seizure within the last 12 months
  • Must not have had any medical conditions that would make it difficult to walk or participate in moderate exercise
  • Must be able to attend twice-weekly study visits at the research site over approximately 3 months, some online and some in person
  • Must have a computer, laptop or tablet with internet connection

Learn more about the study. 

Lead Researcher: Herpreet Thind, Ph.D., MPH, MBBS