In their controlled trial, Hegde et al. demonstrated that a 3-month yoga intervention significantly reduced oxidative stress and improved HbA1c levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes, with or without complications.
In this response to critique, the authors clarify the appropriate use of statistical methods and reaffirm the physiological reasoning: diabetes is progressive, and standard care alone may not suffice. In contrast, the yoga group saw improvement, highlighting the value of integrative therapies in chronic disease management.
