Ayurvedic management of type 2 Diabetes mellitus - A case study

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Vd Prerana P. Jawale, Vd Soni Sunil Mishra

Diabetes mellitus (DM) commonly referred as diabetes , is a group of metabolic disorder in which there is high blood sugar levels

over a prolnged period. Type 2 diabetes mellitus begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin

properly. As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop. There is growing evidence that the underlying determinants

of diabetes are a reflection of the major forces driving social, economic, and culture change, globalization, urbanization,

population aging and the general health policy environment. Since diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease for which there is no

known cure except in very specific situations. Management of this disease mainly concentrates on keeping blood sugar levels as

close to normal. Here Ayurveda being the science of life if followed properly encourages in proper management of diabetes

mellitus with proper medical procedures and medicines. Hereby presenting a case of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus

patient treated completely using Ayurvedic principles.