英文摘要 |
Background: Diabetes and its complications are among one of the top 10 causes of death in Taiwan. It is a chronic disease that requires a self-management for improvement. Yoga exercise can regulate body functions in order to balance between body and mind. Some scholars have explored the effectiveness of performing yoga for diabetic patients. However, conclusive evidence is limited in Taiwan. Purposes: This study synthesized the effects of yoga on glycaemia and lipidemia in patients with diabetes. Methods: The systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to search seven Chinese and English databases with the following keywords: yoga and diabetes from Jan 2008 to Jun 2018. The articles were selected by inclusive and exclusive criteria and appraise the quality of the study by modified Jadad quality scale. The RevMan 5.3.5 software was used to perform the meta-analysis. Results: A total of 12 eligible study was included, including 691 patients in experimental group with yoga exercises and 502 people in control group with regular health education and/or stretching exercises. The findings indicated that yoga exercise has significantly improved effects on FPG (p < .001; EF: 4.16), HbA1c (p < .001; EF: 5.21), HDL (p < .01; EF: 2.50), and LDL (p < .004; EF: 2.90). Conclusion: Patients with diabetes with regular medications in addition to yoga as complementary therapy have a significantly better control of blood sugar and blood lipid. |