ETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT OF MADHUMEHA (Type-2 DIABETES MELLITUS)

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Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healthcare system that has been practiced since the beginning of civilization. Ayurveda gives special importance to preventive and protective aspects of health. The principles of Dinacharya , Ritucharya, Sadvritta, and Achara Rasayana. As well as suggestions for a balanced diet and lifestyle, are well known in Ayurveda , but few individuals are able to fallow them well in the contemporary situation. Diabetes mellitus is the leading case of morbidity and mortality the world over. it is estimated that approximately 1% of the population suffers from DM. The incidence is rising in developed countries of the world at the rate of about 10% per year, especially of type-2 DM, due to rising incidents of obesity and reduced activity levels. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is responsible for about 80%of cases. Madhumeha is one of the types of vataja Prameha in Ayurveda , its etiopathogenesis, clinical symptoms, and prognosis are similar to Diabetes mellitus. Madhumeha is caused by lack of exercise, excessive consumption of food containing Snigdha , and Guru Guna, bad dietary habits, and food that induces Kapha Dosha vitiation. Ayurvedic management principles can help patients regulate their blood glucose levels and change their habits. Keywords: Madhumeha, vataja Prameha, Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Pooja Rathod