Yoga can do more than relax your body and mind - especially if you're living with diabetes.  To know more about diabetes, click on this link.  Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention, and More (healthline.com) Certain asanas may help lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels while improving circulation, leading many experts to recommend yoga for diabetes management.

Regular practice may even help reduce your risk for other complications of diabetes, such as heart disease.

Keep reading to learn how these moves can improve your overall quality of life and lead to significant transformation.

1. SEATED FORWARD BEND

This pose is a therapeutic forward bend. In addition to lowering blood pressure and promoting weight loss, this pose may help relieve anxiety, headache, and fatigue.

MUSCLES WORKOUT 

    > Pelvic muscles

    > Erector spinae

    > Gluteus Maximus

    > Gastrocnemius

To do this:

a) - Sit on the edge of a folded blanket and extend your legs extended.

b) - You may place a prop under your knees for support.

c) - imagine that you're pressing the soles of your feet against a wall so that your toes are drawing back towards your shins.

d) - Root into your sit bones, lengthen your spine, and open your heart center.

e) - Hinge at your hips as you bend forward.

f) - Walk your hand down to your feet, stopping when you reach a comfortable position. Your torso should fold into your legs.

g) - Tuck your chin into your chest.

h) - Remain in the pose unto 3 minutes.

2. SUPPORTED SHOULDER STAND

This inversion may help improve circulation, Diabetes, and Yoga and stimulate the thyroid gland. It can also help calm the mind and relieve stress.

MUSCLES WORKOUT

    > Rectus abdominis

    > Trapezius

    > Rotator cuff

    > Quadriceps

To do this:

a) -  Lie down flat on your back with a folded blanket under your shoulders.

b) - Align your shoulders with the edge of the blanket.

c) - Rest your arms alongside your body with your palms facing down.

d) - Lift your legs straight up into the air.

e) - Move your hands to your lower back for support. Your fingers should be facing upward.

f) - Raise your legs so that your shoulders, spine, and hips are in one straight line.

g) - Remain in the pose for 30 seconds to 3 minutes.

h) - Release by rolling your spine back down to the mat and lowering your legs to the floor.

3. PLOW POSE

This inversion may help stimulate the thyroid gland, increase circulation, and reduce stress. Its therapeutic effects may also help relieve backache, headache, and insomnia.

MUSCLES WORKOUT

    > Rotator cuff

    > Hamstring

    > Trapezius

    > Spinal extensors

To do this:

a) - From the shoulder stand, bring your feet to the floor above your head. 

b) - If your feet don't reach the floor, use a pillow or block for support.

c) - Keep your hands on your lower back for added support.

d) - Remain in the pose for 1 to 5 minutes. 

e) - To release, roll your spine back down to your mat and raise your legs to form a 90-degree angle.

f) - Lower your legs back down to your mat.

4. SUPINE SPINAL TWIST

This restorative twisting pose also helps stimulate the abdominal organ, which may help lower blood sugar levels. Jathara Parivartanasana: The Two Knee Spinal Twist Pose | Yoga | GaiaThe pose may also help alleviate pain and stiffness in your spine, back, and hips pain and stiffness.

MUSCLES WOKOUT

    > Erector spinae

    > Rectus abdominis

    > Trapezius

    > Pectoralis major

To do this:

a) - Lay flat on your back and bring your knees into your chest.

b) - Extend your arms to your sides with your palm facing down.

c) - Bring your knees over to the left side.

d) - Try to keep your knees together and at hip level

e) - If you would like your left hand to apply gentle pressure to your knees.

f) - Remain in this pose for at least 30 seconds.

g) - Repeat on the opposite side.

5. CHILD'S POSE

This resting pose encourages relaxation, which may help promote the production of insulin-producing beta cells. It may also help relieve back and neck pain, stress, and fatigue.

MUSCLES WORKOUT

    > Gluteus Maximus 

    > Rotator muscles

    > Hamstrings

    > Spinal extensors

To do this: 

a) - While in a kneeling position, make sure your knees are hip-width apart.

b) - Sink back to bring your buttocks to your heels

c)  - You may place a cushion between your thighs and calves for support.

d) - Learn forward to rest your forehead on the floor.

e) - Extend your arms in front of you, or allow your arms to rest alongside your body with your palms facing up.

f) - Release by lifting yourself into a seated position.

Practicing yoga regularly can help improve your overall well-being and may help manage your diabetes.

If you prefer to practice at home, you can use books, articles, and guided online classes to develop your practice. Begin with a short trial of 10 minutes per day, and work your pay up from there.

You can also take classes at a studio. Be sure to discuss your conditions and intentions with your teacher so that they can develop a practice suited to your needs.