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Diabetes: Management and Pharmacotherapy01:15

Diabetes: Management and Pharmacotherapy

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Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production, insulin resistance, or both. The condition affects millions worldwide and can significantly impact their health and quality of life.
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Hypoglycemia

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Diabetes Mellitus: Introduction

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Some comments on diabetes and herbal therapy.

A Pattnaik1, M K Mohanty

  • 1Department of Home Science, Behampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur - 760 007, Orissa, India.

Ancient Science of Life
|May 5, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Diabetes mellitus is a widespread chronic disease affecting all ages, often linked to poor diet. While a cure is elusive, Ayurvedic medicine offers effective disease control through dietetics and herbal treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a chronic global health issue affecting both the elderly and younger populations.
  • Modern lifestyles and irrational dietary habits contribute to the increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus.
  • Historically, effective treatments for diabetes mellitus have been limited, with a lack of radical cure options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of the Ayurvedic system in managing diabetes mellitus.
  • To highlight the role of dietetics and traditional medicines in controlling diabetes.
  • To present preventive measures and management strategies within the Ayurvedic framework.

Main Methods:

  • Review of traditional Ayurvedic texts and principles related to metabolic disorders.

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  • Analysis of case studies or clinical observations on Ayurvedic interventions for diabetes.
  • Integration of dietary advice and herbal medicine recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • The Ayurvedic system demonstrates success in controlling diabetes mellitus.
    • Specific Ayurvedic medicines and dietary guidelines prove effective in managing the condition.
    • Preventive measures and lifestyle modifications are key components of Ayurvedic diabetes management.

    Conclusions:

    • Ayurveda offers a viable approach for controlling diabetes mellitus, particularly when a radical cure is not yet available.
    • Sound advice on dietetics, combined with Ayurvedic medicines, is crucial for effective disease management.
    • The study underscores the importance of traditional systems like Ayurveda in addressing chronic diseases such as diabetes.