Yoga for Diabetes: Best Poses to Regulate Blood Sugar

Can you actually stretch your way to a lower A1C? It sounds a bit "woo-woo," I know. But as an integrative healer, I’ve seen the clinical data. Stress is a primary driver of blood sugar spikes. When you are stressed, your body dumps cortisol and adrenaline into your blood, which tells your liver to release even more glucose.

Yoga isn't just about flexibility; it is about "toning" your nervous system so your body can actually use the insulin you have.

The Science of the Twist

Twisting poses, like the Half Lord of the Fishes (Ardha Matsyendrasana), are incredible for diabetics. These poses gently compress the abdominal organs, including the pancreas. According to research on yoga and metabolic health, this "massage" effect can help stimulate insulin production and improve blood flow to the digestive system.

The Power of Inversions

You don't have to do a headstand. A simple Legs-Up-The-Wall (Viparita Karani) pose for 10 minutes before bed can lower your heart rate and settle your nervous system. When you move from "fight or flight" into "rest and digest," your blood sugar naturally begins to stabilize.

A Tool, Not a Replacement

I love yoga, but I am also a realist. If your pancreas isn't producing enough insulin, a yoga mat isn't going to fix that on its own. Yoga is the "support crew" for your medication. It makes your meds work better by reducing the "resistance" caused by stress and inflammation.

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