A new report titled ‘Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes’ reveals that regular yoga practice may reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by up to 40% in high-risk individuals. The findings were shared by Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, a noted diabetologist, after the report was presented to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda.
Prepared by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) under Dr. S.V. Madhu from the University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, the report highlights yoga’s preventive potential—especially for those with a family history of diabetes or elevated blood sugar levels.
Unlike earlier studies that focused on yoga as a supportive therapy for diabetes management, this report emphasizes prevention. While based on observational data and pending clinical trials, the study identifies specific yoga asanas as potentially beneficial.
Dr. Singh hailed the report as a fusion of ancient wisdom and scientific validation, noting that similar initiatives are being explored by the Department of Biotechnology. He called it a promising step toward integrating traditional wellness practices like yoga into mainstream preventive healthcare for a “healthier, disease-free India.”
