Yoga May Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 40 per cent, says Dr Jitendra Singh

Written By :  Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-06-20 11:46 GMT   |   Update On 2026-06-20 11:46 GMT
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Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh released a book highlighting the role of yoga in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The book titled ''Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: An Integrated Approach to Wellness'' presents yoga as a scientifically supported preventive healthcare intervention, particularly in the context of India’s growing burden of lifestyle-related diseases. It highlights evidence suggesting that regular yoga practice may help reduce the risk of progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes by nearly 40 percent.

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Yoga can reduce Type 2 diabetes risk by 40 per cent: Dr Jitendra Singh

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