A Case Study on Ayurvedic management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as carbohydrate intolerance of variable degree with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide and is associated with both short term and long term adverse effects for the mother and her infant. There is no direct reference of GDM in Ayurveda. We get reference of Garbhavriddi excessive increase in size of abdomen and perspiration. Garbhavriddi or macrosomia condition can be interpreted as complication of GDM. Pregnancy is associated with progressive insulin resistance. Human placental lactogen , progesterone, prolactin, and cortisol are associated with increased insulin resistance during pregnancy. Ayurveda focusses on change in lifestyle of the Garbini which helps in maternal health and foetal growth minimizing the complications related to pregnancy. Ayurvedic management brings balance of the Doshas with the combination of herbs, diet, Aoushadha Yogas are more beneficial in the management of gestational diabetes.
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