An Integrative approach in the management of Uncontrolled type 2 Diabetes Mellitus w.s.r. to Sthula Madhumeha: A Case Report

Mohini Jamale; J.D. Gulhane; Mayur Gaikwad

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.11.34

Mohini Jamale Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurved College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
J.D. Gulhane Associate Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurved College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Mayur Gaikwad Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurved College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.11.34

Keywords: Type 2 DM, Diabetes, Ayurveda, Panchtiktapanchaprasrutik Basti, Sthula-Madhumeha, Vasantkusumakar Ras

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes is a disease of worldwide importance and a major public healthcare concern owing to its associated morbidity. Clinically Type 2 DM resembles Madhumeha with prevalence in India was 9.6% in 2021.This case report describes an integrated approach for the treatment of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Main clinical Findings: A 58-year-old male patient complained of polyurea, polyphagia, polydipsia, tingling, and severe burning in all 4 limbs, fatigue, and constipation. Investigations shows FBSL level of 247mg/dl, PPBSL 415mg/dl, and HbA1C 8.9%, BMI 28.6kg /m2. Diagnosis: Sthula-Madhumeha (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus). Interventions: Treatment includes, Panchatiktapanchaprasutika Basti for consecutive 15 days (Kalbasti Krama), local therapy, oral medications and lifestyle modifications. Outcome: Patient showed marked reduction in FBSL reduced to 82mg/dl PPBSL to 184mg/dl, and HbA1c to 6.8% after 3 months. Patient exhibited significant results in clinical signs and symptoms. Conclusions: It can be concluded that Ayurvedic intervention can be a complimentary treatment in uncontrolled DM.

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