Role of Ayurveda Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report

Abstract

Background: A 49-year-old woman having earlier history of type 2 diabetes with a random sugar  level of 323 mg dLG1. Methodology: On the basis of pathology reports, The doctor prescribed metformin HCl (1000 mg)  with glimepiride 2mg BD and tenegliptin (20 mg) once a day to patient, even after 7 years, patient  complaining to blood sugar raised and doctor advised her for insulin injections.  Results: The above treatment was not found satisfactory for the patient, as there was problem in  maintaining the sugar level. However, after starting Ayurveda treatment with Chandraprabha Vati,  Aamalaki Rasayana, Madhumehari Churna and Pathya Ahara - Vihara followed by yoga practice and  morning walk, the patient started to recover very fast and within one month, she achieved better results  in blood sugar level.  Conclusion: The Ayurveda treatment can be considered as most effective because of its ability to  control blood sugar level and also having fewer side effects as compared to that of allopathic  medicines