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