Management of type-2 Diabetes Mellitus - A Case Report

Pankaj Singh Kushwaha; Pooja Lekhak; R.K. Joshi; Harish Bhakuni; Neha Agrawal

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.6.57

Pankaj Singh Kushwaha Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Pooja Lekhak Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
R.K. Joshi Professor & HOD, PG Department of Kayachikitsa, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Harish Bhakuni Associate Professor, PG Department of Kayachikitsa, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Neha Agrawal Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.6.57

Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Madhumeha, Prameha, blood sugar control, Basti, lifestyle modification

Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. Ayurveda identifies a similar condition known as Madhumeha, a type of Prameha associated with an imbalance in Kapha and Vata Doshas. This study explores the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in managing T2DM. Methods: A 50-year-old male patient with T2DM and no significant history of major illness was treated using a holistic Ayurveda approach. The treatment regimen included Ayurvedic formulations such as Madhumehari Churna, Ojaswani Churna, Chandraprabha Vati, and Phaltrikadi Kwath and Basti procedure. Dietary and lifestyle modifications were also recommended, focusing on low glycemic foods and regular physical activity. The patient was monitored over three months, with assessments of fasting blood sugar (FBS), postprandial blood sugar (PPBS), and HbA1c levels before and after the treatment period. Results: Post-treatment, the patient showed a significant reduction in blood sugar levels and improvement in diabetes-related symptoms. FBS decreased from 150 mg/dl to 126 mg/dl, PPBS from 217 mg/dl to 158 mg/dl, and HbA1c from 9.2% to 6.9%. These results indicate the effectiveness of the Ayurvedic regimen in managing T2DM. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that Ayurvedic management, through a combination of Ayurvedic formulations, dietary interventions, and lifestyle modifications, can effectively control blood sugar levels and improve the quality of life for patients with T2DM.

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