Efficacious standalone Ayurveda treatment in management of Diabetes Mellitus - II : A Case Report

Amulya Kannan; Chandini Chandrasekaran; Sulochana Bhat

Amulya Kannan Senior Research Fellow, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Chandini Chandrasekaran Ayurveda Consultant, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Sulochana Bhat Assistant Director - Incharge, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Prameha, Diabetes

Abstract

Background: Diabetes is becoming one among the widely spread non-communicable disease across world and especially in India. Ayurveda treatment approach needs to be validated and documented so as to utilize its knowledge storehouse in managing this disease well. Aim: Standalone Ayurveda intervention was given to a Prameha (diabetic) patient and observations were recorded. Methodology: Medications prescribed were Nisha-Amalaki tablet, Maha Vangeshvara Rasa and Amrutottara Kvatha. Amalaki Svarasa was also included in her prescription owing to her high glucose values in blood and urine. Diet and lifestyle modifications were also advised. Results: The holistic Ayurveda treatment plan worked well to control Prameha Samprapti (Diabetes mellitus). Both the subjective and objective metrics improved significantly. Hunger and sleep improved. Reduced polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue were observed. HbA1C decreased from 11.5% to 8.08%, Fasting Blood Sugar decreased from 240 mg/dl to 170 mg/dl, Post Prandial Blood Sugar decreased from 356 mg/dl to 306 mg/dl, Fasting Urine Sugar decreased from 1% to zero, and Post Prandial Urine Sugar decreased from 1.5% to 1%.

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