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Case Reports
. 2022 Jan-Mar;13(1):100512.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.08.005. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Efficacy of Integrated Ayurveda treatment protocol in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - A case report

Suketha Kumari  1 , Laxmikant S D  2 , Sonika B  3 , Suman Khanal  3
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Efficacy of Integrated Ayurveda treatment protocol in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - A case report

Suketha Kumari et al. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2022 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global concern having reached the epidemic proportion in most countries. Achieving glycaemic control decreases the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications in T2D. To achieve and maintain good glycaemic control, lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatment is necessary. Pharmacological management of T2DM have some limitations as it may lead to vit-B12 deprivation, hypoglycemia, increased cardiovascular risk etc. Treatment algorithm that include integration of Ayurvedic treatment & diet, Panchakarma therapies and Yoga will ensure good glycaemic control and reduce the progression of complications. Diagnosed cases of T2DM without intervention of conventional pharmacological drugs will be safe and beneficial. A female patient aged about 52 years visited to diabetic specialty OPD with the following complaints: increased micturation frequency, vaginal itching, fatigue and increased thirst. Patient reported weight gain in past 1 year, was not on any conventional antidiabetic medication. Her HbA1c status confirmed diagnosis of T2DM. Patient was treated with a course of nityavirechana (medicated purgation) and Sarwanga Udwartana (Dry medicated powder rubbing whole body) for the duration of 7 days along with ayurveda medicines for 1 year. Patient was prescribed Ayurvedic diet and Yoga practices throughout the intervention. This case report reveals the protocol based integrated Ayurveda and Yoga practices for diagnosed case of T2DM without causing any untoward effect along with reversal of the diabetes.

Keywords: Ayurvedic treatment; Case report; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Yoga.

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