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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Social Health and Diabetes 2017; 05(01): 054-055
DOI: 10.4103/2321-0656.193998
Brief Communication
NovoNordisk Education Foundation

Mishti Copes with diabetes: Yoga

Alok Kanungo
1   Department of Diabetology, Kanungo Institute of Diabetes Specialities, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2   Cuttack Diabetes Research Foundation, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Shuchy Chugh
3   NNEF, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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23 November 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disorder and its diagnosis usually comes as a shock not only for the child but for the whole family. It has a huge psychosocial impact as children with diabetes face discrimination and sometimes also limited social relationships. This stress and shock not only has ill effect on overall health but all disturbs daily routine and discipline which is essential for managing diabetes. Yoga is a traditional Indian practice which is not only a great way to relax and unwind, but also to get fit. It provides discipline, physical strength, flexibility and also emotional wellbeing and thus helps in coping with diabetes.

Children - stress - type 1 diabetes - yoga
 

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