Endocrinologist Dr. Preethika Ekanayake has been practicing mindfulness and meditation most of her life, so she knows firsthand the benefits they offer in health and wellness. She shares some of her favorite breathing techniques with Drs. E & P, and she offers resources on how to get started with your own practice. So cop a squat on the couch or in your favorite comfy chair, and learn how calming breathing exercises can help reduce the stress associated with living with diabetes.

Reducing Diabetes Stress One Breath at a Time

Additional Resources:

Meditation: Not Just for Mystics, Monks & Hippies

Mind Your Mind: Meditating Your Way to a Healthy Year and a Healthier Life

Diabetes and Mindfulness

The Upsides of Downward Dog for People with Diabetes

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