Diabetes mellitus is principally a metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to handle its main fuel the glucose, the causative factors of this disease, however, include the sedentary habits, physical and mental stress and strain. There fore it is also known as a psychosomatic disorder.
The long-term elevation of blood glucose level damages the blood vessels heart, kidneys, nervous systems and eyes. Diabetes is associated with high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Other factors associated with kidney damage include high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, foot injuries and infections. Legs have been lost because of negligence, which can be avoided by educating the patient about daily foot-care. Diabetic retinopathy may lead to diminished vision and blindness if not attended in time. Laser photocoagulation is used to prevent damage to the eyes. Some diabetic patients also suffer from the disorder of automatic nerves, which fails to regulate blood flow properly to the different parts of the body leading to disorders of various organs.

Yoga is an art of life style designed by our ancient Rishi. It is promising techniques which may fruitfully prevent/ postpone diabetes. Yoga includes muscular stretching (Yogasanas), breathing exercise (Pranayama), dietary and behavioral restrictions (Yama, niyama, pratyahara mind control and relaxation (dharna, dhyana and Samadhi) etc. this brings harmony between the body and the mind leading to physical and mental health. Yoga has proved to the useful in bringing down the blood glucose level and thus controlling diabetes. Different Asanas are designed to give gentle massage to specific parts/ organs of the body. This increases the blood flow to that part of the body and keeps it healthy certain Yoga practices can influence pancreas and can improve its functions.
Stress causes imbalance in secretion of several harmones, which disturb the body metabolism, increasing the complications. Yoga brings harmony between the body and the mind, reduces stress, balances hormonal secretions and normalizes body metabolism by decreasing complications. Meditation provides deep relaxation, during which day to day fatigue and deep rooted tensions are released. A meditation is one of the best stress management systems available to us.