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A pilot study of an 8-week, group-based, chakra-informed kundalini yoga intervention for adolescents and young adults with diabetes: Feasibility, youth outcomes, and caregiver distress.
June 13, 2026 · Complementary therapies in medicine
Key takeaway
This study found that Black youth with diabetes who tried an 8-week yoga program felt less stressed and had better cholesterol. This matters because managing diabetes can be tough, and yoga could be a helpful way for our young people to feel better and stay healthier.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in metabolic helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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