Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
FBG decreased from 108.79 mg/dL to 91.00 mg/dL.
The study evaluated a Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) aimed at improving glycemic control in individuals with impaired fasting glucose, showing significant reductions in fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels.
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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The study evaluated a Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) aimed at improving glycemic control in individuals with impaired fasting glucose, showing significant reductions in fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels.
Improving glycemic control is crucial for individuals with impaired fasting glucose, as it can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This study suggests that incorporating yoga into lifestyle interventions may be a beneficial strategy for managing blood sugar levels, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
The study design was non-randomized, which may introduce bias. Sample size and demographic details were not specified. Long-term effects of the intervention were not assessed.
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Gitika B, Rucha SD, K. A, et al. Therapeutic Yoga Module for Improving Glycemic Control in Individuals with Impaired Fasting Glucose. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 2025;45:101493. doi:10.1016/j.conctc.2025.101493
Fasting blood glucose decreased from 108.79 mg/dL to 91.00 mg/dL (p=0.001).
HbA1c decreased from 6.00% to 5.73% (p=0.001).
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This study contributes evidence to Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) and Blood glucose, HbA1c.
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Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) → Blood glucose
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This study contributes to evidence on Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) and Fasting Glucose, Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) and HbA1c.
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Measures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
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Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) appears to improve Blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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