EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS THROUGH AYURVEDA- A SUCCESSFUL CASE REPORT

Dr. Rashma S.*

ABSTRACT

Many among the Indian population have started to rely upon processed foods that contain a huge percentage of trans-fat, sugars, and other unhealthy and artificial ingredients, lack of physical activity, sedentary life style all of them team up in causing various types of disorder. Diabetes mellitus is one of the prevalent Life style-disorder of recent times because of changing life style. The disease is characterized by increased sugar levels in Blood and urine. It can be equated to Prameha which is one of the Astamahagada. It has been explained in detail in all the Bruhatrayees as a separate disease. This disease mainly depends on the Ahara and vihara of the individual. All the Pramehas initially start with the vitiation of the Kapha dosha and end up in Vata dosha janitha Madhumeha. In order to overcome this, Life style modifications is a must. Hence proper diagnosis of the disease at right time will help us in treating the disease and avoid the complications. This article is an example to understand that timely intervention and proper guidance can reverse the diabetes mellitus. The available data is based on the clinical findings only. Aim and objective: To assess the efficacy of classical approach in the management of Diabetes Mellitus. Setting: Swasthavritta and Yoga, OPD and IPD, SDMIAH, Bengaluru. Method: Udwarthana, Shodana, Shamana, Ahara, and Vihara, Yoga & Accupuncture was advised and assessed before treatment and after treatment, advised for follow up. Results: The treatment adopted is effective in the management of Diabetes Mellitus and to improve the quality of life.

Keywords: Prameha, Diabetes Mellitus, Life style disorders, Yoga.