Diabetes is a major and a very dangerous problem now-a-days. It is a chronical medical condition in which the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels. There are two types of diabetes –

1. Type-1 Diabetes – When suffering from Type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly identifies insulin-producing cells in the pancreas as hostile and destroys them. This autoimmune disease affects blood sugar levels and necessitates everyday injections of insulin for patients to remain alive.

2. Type-2 Diabetes – When the body becomes resistant to insulin or the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar, it results in Type 2 diabetes, a common metabolic disorder. Sedentary and overweight individuals are at a higher risk of developing the condition, which can be controlled through lifestyle modifications like exercise and dietary changes. Some people, however, may require insulin injections or other medications to manage their Type 2 diabetes.

Here are some yoga poses that can help you to take out diabetes from the body :-

1. Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana)

This asana/pose helps in improving blood circulation in the legs and in the lower body which is very beneficial for a diabetic patient.

How to do :-

1. Start the pose by standing on a mat with feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
2. Inhale and raise your arms overhead.
3. Exhale and bend forward from the hips, keeping the spine lengthened.
4. Reach down and grab your big toe with your first two fingers, or use a strap if you can’t reach your toes.
5. Inhale and straighten the spine, then exhale and fold deeper into the pose, bringing the forehead toward the calves.
6. Hold the pose for some deep breaths, focus on your breathing, and relax your body.
7. To release the pose, inhale and come up slowly, bringing your arms back up overhead, then exhale and release your arms to your sides.

2. Plow Pose (Halasana)

This asana/pose helps in stimulating the pancreas and improving digestion, which can help to regulate blood sugar levels and this is beneficial for people suffering from diabetes.

How to do :-

1. To start the pose, lie on your back with your arms at your sides and legs straight.
2. Inhale and lift your legs toward the ceiling, keeping them straight.
3. Exhale and bend your hips, lowering your legs toward your head.
4. Lower your legs behind your head and support your hips with your hands.
5. Keep your arms at your sides with your hands flat on the floor.
6. Hold the pose for some deep breaths, focus on your breathing, and relax your body.
7. To come out of the pose, slowly bring your legs overhead and then lower them back to the ground.

3. Intense Side Stretch Pose (Parsvottanasana)

This asana/pose helps in improving blood circulation and also in reducing stress levels which helps people suffering from diabetes.

How to do :-

1. Start the pose by standing with your feet hip-distance apart, and step your left foot back about 3-4 feet, keeping your toes slightly turned out.
2. Align your hips and shoulders to the front of the mat.
3. Put your hands on your hips and inhale deeply, lengthening your spine.
4. Exhale and fold forward over your right leg, keeping your spine long.
5. Reach your hands towards the ground or place your hands on blocks on either side of your foot.
6. Hold the pose for some deep breaths, focusing on your breath and relaxing your body.
7. To release the pose, inhale and lift your torso back up to standing, then step your left foot forward to meet your right foot.

4. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

This pose can helps in improving the circulation of the body and also lowers the blood pressure which will help a person suffering from diabetes.

How to do :-

1. Start in a standing position on the mat with feet together and arms at your sides.
2. Step your left foot back about 3 to 4 feet, then rotate your left foot outward so that it is perpendicular to your right foot.
3. Bend your right knee, keeping it just above your ankle, and rotate your left hip forward.
4. Extend your arms out to your sides, parallel to the floor, with your palms facing down.
5. Turn your head and look at your right hand.
6. Keep your shoulders relaxed, your upper body strong, and your core engaged.
7. Hold this position for a few deep breaths, feeling your body grounded and strong.
8. To release the pose, straighten your right leg and bring your arms back to your sides.
9. Repeat the pose on the other side, stepping back with the right foot and bending the left knee.

5. Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana)

This asana/pose helps in improving circulation and stimulating the abdominal organs which is very beneficial for people suffering from diabetes.

How to do :-

1. Start the pose in warrior II position, with your right leg forward and left leg back, both feet pointing towards the sides of the mat.
2. Keep your front knee bent, thighs parallel to the ground and extend arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
3. Begin to reach your right arm forward, over your right knee and put your hands on the floor on the outside of your foot.
4. Reach your left arm towards the ceiling, keeping the chest open and gazing at your left hand.
5. Hold the pose for 8-10 deep breaths, feeling a stretch in the hips, inner thighs and side body.
6. To come out of the pose, inhale and press into the front foot, raising the torso back to Warrior II position.
7. Repeat the pose on the other side.