Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, July 24 : Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda and Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh were today presented the Report ‘Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes’ based on a study conducted under the aegis of the prestigious “Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India” (RSSDI), the largest organisation of Diabetes researchers and scholars, by Dr S.V. Madhu, Prof & HoD Endocrinology University College of Medical Sciences and past President Dr S.V. Madhu.
Incidentally, Dr. Jitendra Singh himself a noted diabetologist, happens to be the Life Patron of RSSDI.
The study documents the potential of yoga in preventive healthcare. The study, as per the authors of the report, suggests that the regular practice of yoga may reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by as much as 40% in individuals predisposed to the condition.
The report, supported by evidence-based documentation, has been prepared by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), under the leadership of its past President Dr. S.V. Madhu, who currently heads the Department of Endocrinology at the University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi. It aims to explore the role of yoga in the prevention-rather than just the management-of Type 2 diabetes.
Speaking after the report was presented, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, “This is one of the first such efforts that seeks to scientifically document the prevention of the occurrence of Type 2 diabetes with yoga. As per the authors of the report, there is as much as a 40% reduction in developing of Type 2 diabetes among potential individuals who practise yoga regularly.”
Dr Jitendra Singh pointed out that most of the earlier studies had focused on individuals already living with diabetes, examining how yoga could reduce their dependence on medication or insulin. In contrast, this study concentrates exclusively on individuals at risk of developing the disease, such as those with a family history of diabetes, and whether the onset can be prevented altogether.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also informed that the study has been carried out under the aegis of RSSDI, one of India’s largest and most recognised bodies of diabetes researchers and practitioners. “The report has been submitted for further scrutiny. As per the authors, it is based on non-clinical observations,” he added.
Terming the report a reaffirmation of India’s wellness heritage grounded in modern science, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, “This study reflects how ancient practices like yoga, when rigorously examined through scientific methods, can offer real-world health solutions. It’s a step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and building a healthier India.”
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