Diabetes & Metabolic Department
India's most researched integrative diabetes programme — S-VYASA's landmark studies, 56,000 patients, and 30+ years of Yoga-based metabolic reversal form the foundation of our care.
Integrative Diabetes & Metabolic Care
S-VYASA's work on Yoga for Diabetes is landmark — including 56,000 diabetic patients treated through 7,500 camps. This research legacy forms the foundation of Arogyadhama's world-class metabolic medicine department.
Arogyadhama's Diabetes & Metabolic Department represents one of the institution's greatest strengths. Under the leadership of Dr. R. Nagarathna and the research vision of Dr. H. R. Nagendra, S-VYASA has built the world's largest evidence base for Yoga's effects on metabolic disorders — including Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
The landmark 2015 Diabetes Care paper demonstrating Yoga's ability to reduce HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profiles in Type 2 Diabetics is a cornerstone of this body of work. Our clinical protocol is directly derived from this research — every intervention is evidence-based and outcomes-measured.
The Yoga for Diabetes protocol combines specific asanas (Pawanmuktasana series, Dhanurasana, Sarvangasana) that stimulate pancreatic function, pranayama that reduces cortisol-driven insulin resistance, and meditation that addresses the psychosocial stress that exacerbates metabolic disorders.
Our Specialisations
Reversing Diabetes Naturally
Diabetes is a lifestyle disease — created by lifestyle factors and reversible by lifestyle interventions. Our protocol targets every metabolic pathway simultaneously.
Pancreatic-stimulating asanas (Dhanurasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Paschimottanasana). Pranayama reduces cortisol-driven insulin resistance. Cyclic Meditation activates GLUT-4 receptors — the same mechanism as exercise.
Karela (bitter gourd), Methi (fenugreek), Gudmar (Gymnema sylvestre) — scientifically validated anti-diabetic herbs prescribed as classical formulations. Panchakarma reduces Ama (metabolic toxins).
Low-glycaemic, high-fibre therapeutic diet. Intermittent fasting protocols under medical supervision. Raw food therapy. Elimination of refined carbohydrates and inflammatory foods.
Resistance training and aerobic exercise prescribed as medicine — with heart rate monitoring. Improves insulin sensitivity by a mechanism independent of and complementary to yoga therapy.
Led by Dr. R. Nagarathna & Dr. Amit Singh
Every department at Arogyadhama is anchored by Dr. Nagarathna's clinical leadership alongside Dr. Amit Singh, supported by a team of consulting physicians from across our integrative disciplines.
Dr R Nagarathna
MBBS, MD, FRCP · Founder Director, Arogyadhama
A pioneering integrative physician with over four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Nagarathna oversees protocols across every department — combining conventional medicine with Yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy.
Dr Amit Singh
BAMS, MD, PhD
Medical Superintendent at Arogyadhama, Dr. Amit Singh leads day-to-day clinical operations and works closely with department heads to ensure seamless integrative care for every patient.
Consulting Doctors
Dr. Ankita Mishra
BNYS, MD
Consultant Physician — Naturopathy & Yoga
Dr. Amshuman R Yadav
BNYS, MD
Consultant Physician — Naturopathy & Yoga
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