Article: AYURVEDIC STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING PRE-DIABETES: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.155152

Pages: 42-46

Author: Vishnu S *, Sowmyashree UP, Gopala Krishna G

Abstract: Pre-diabetes has a high prevalence, with early detection essential to facilitate optimal management to prevent the development of conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Pre-diabetes can include impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance and elevated HbA1C. The American Diabetes Association defines pre-diabetes as having an HbA1C level of 5.7-6.4%, distinguishing it from normal levels below 5.7%. According to Ayurvedic principles, the Vata and Kapha dosha are involved in this condition. Various Ayurvedic medicines are mentioned in Ayurvedic classics regarding regularly maintaining glucose levels. A 43-year-old male patient who had no clinical condition of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, incidental finding of HbA1C level in the pre-diabetes range and complaints of weakness and numbness over bilateral upper limbs for 8 months. Additionally, the patient experienced altered mood, loss of interest and increased stress for 6 months. Pre and post-assessment of glycaemic parameters (HbA1C, FBS, and PPBS) lipid profiles were done. The major outcome of this case is a greater reduction of HbA1C from inadequate control to close to every day. Marked changes were observed in weight, BMI and waist circumference. This case showed the effectiveness of Ayurveda interventions and lifestyle modifications in reducing insulin resistance and helping to maintain glycemic parameters. In addition, the patient could withstand his diabetic profile in normal.

Keyword: Ayurveda, Pre-diabetes, Prameha, Shamana, Pathya-apathya