INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO DIABETES MELLITUS: AYURVEDA WITH MODERN HEALTHCARE
*Dr. Rutuja Chandrakant Solunke, Dr. Abhishek Girish Taksale, Dr. Rupali T. Khobragade
ABSTRACT
Introduction: adhumeha, Described As A Santarpanottha Vyadhi And Included Among The Ashtamahagada. Acharya Charaka Has Described Various Hetus (Causative Factors) of Prameha, Including Sedentary Lifestyle (Aasya Sukha), Excessive Sleep (Swapna Sukha), Excessive Intake Of Curd (Dadhini), Consumption Of Meat From Domestic And Aquatic Animals (Gramya–Audaka–Anupa Rasa), Newly Harvested Grains (Nava Annapan), And Excessive Intake Of Jaggery Products (Gud Vaikrutam). These Factors Lead To Vitiation Of Tridoshas, Predominantly Kapha, Along With Increased Kleda And Dhatvagnimandya. The Cardinal Feature Of The Disease Is Prabhuta Avila Mutrata (Excessive And Turbid Urination). The Pathogenesis Involves Vitiation Of Dushyas Such As Meda, Mamsa, Shukra, Shonita, Vasa, Majja, Lasika, Rasa, And Oja, Ultimately Leading To Accumulation In The Basti. From A Modern Perspective, Diabetes Mellitus Is Defined As A Group Of Metabolic Disorders Characterized By Chronic Hyperglycemia Due To Defects In Insulin Secretion, Insulin Action, Or Both. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Which Accounts For Approximately 90% Of All Cases, Is Characterized By Insulin Resistance And Impaired Insulin Secretion. Major Risk Factors Include Advancing Age, Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Genetic Predisposition, Dyslipidemia, And Hypertension. The Global Prevalence Of Diabetes Has Increased Significantly, With India Being Considered The “Diabetic Capital Of The World.” The Number Of Affected Individuals Is Projected To Rise Substantially In The Coming Decades, Highlighting The Urgent Need For Preventive And Integrative Management Approaches. Methods And Material: The Patient Was Treated With Abhyantar Chikitsa- Nisha-Aamlaki Yog, Phaltrikadi Kwath, Saraswatarishta, Chandraprabha Vati Along With This Pathya-Apathya Explained. Result: Patient Was Assesed Before And After Treatment With Bsl -Fasting, Bsl- PP, Hba1c Reports And Patient Satisfactory Relief In All Symptoms. Conclusion: This Intergrated Approach Of Modern Medicine Along With Ayurvedic Medicines Gave A Significant Output. This Actually Resulted In Reduced The Frequency Of On Going Tablet -Tab Glycoment SR From Twice A Day To Once A Day. And With Help of Ayurvedic Management We Were Able To Bring Dynamic Reduction In Sugar Levels, Average Sugar Levels, Significant Weight Loss, Reduced Naktamutrata Frequency For Multiple To One Or None And Sleep Was Improved, which indicate metabolic correction, Hence This Treatment Has Patient Centered Outcomes And Cost Effectiveness.
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