Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
Fasting blood glucose decreased significantly in the cyclic yoga group compared to control.
Cyclic yoga significantly improved metabolic health markers in women with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease compared to a control group.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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Study focus
Cyclic yoga significantly improved metabolic health markers in women with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease compared to a control group.
These findings highlight the potential of cyclic yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance metabolic health in women suffering from type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This could lead to better management of these conditions, reducing the risk of complications and improving overall health outcomes.
Limited to women, which may affect generalizability. Sample size not specified, potentially impacting statistical power. Short duration of intervention may not capture long-term effects.
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Zahra B, Seyedeh SM, Houshang N, et al. Cyclic yoga improves metabolic health in women with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology. 2026;43:100431. doi:10.1016/j.jcte.2026.100431
Fasting Plasma Glucose decreased by 10.5 mg/dL (p=0.001)
Glycated Hemoglobin decreased by 1.2% (p=0.002)
Body Weight decreased significantly (exact value not specified)
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This study contributes evidence to Complex lifestyle intervention, Control Group Usual Activity and AST, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), BMI, and 9 more.
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Complex lifestyle intervention → Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Complex lifestyle intervention → Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Complex lifestyle intervention → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Complex lifestyle intervention → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Complex lifestyle intervention → HDL cholesterol
Complex lifestyle intervention → HDL cholesterol
Complex lifestyle intervention → Hip circumference
Complex lifestyle intervention → Hip circumference
Complex lifestyle intervention → Insulin resistance
Complex lifestyle intervention → Insulin resistance
Complex lifestyle intervention → LDL cholesterol
Complex lifestyle intervention → LDL cholesterol
Complex lifestyle intervention → Triglycerides
Complex lifestyle intervention → Triglycerides
Complex lifestyle intervention → Waist circumference
Complex lifestyle intervention → Waist circumference
Control Group Usual Activity → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Control Group Usual Activity → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and HbA1c, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Fasting Glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 33 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Body Mass Index.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 14 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
LDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Triglycerides
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
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