Ayurveda based lifestyle modification in pre-diabetes a short review

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1 Objectives- Ayurveda, a science of wellbeing has been dealing with a holistic approach towards every disease since time immemorial. Diabetes mellitus has been described in Ayurveda as Prameha . Prediabetes, which is usually considered as purvarupa avastha (prodromal stage) of Prameha (Diabetes mellitus) is also viewed in the same manner. An effort has been made to compile all the nonpharmacological therapies that can have a therapeutic effect on Prediabetes. 2 Methodology- Detailed literary review was done by reviewing various Ayurvedic classical texts & databases. 3 Results- Various references were found in Ayurveda for nonpharmacological management of Prediabetes, which demarcates the importance rendered to lifestyle modification in today’s era. 4 Conclusion- Along with the various treatment modalities, pathyaapathya (wholesomeunwholesome foods), vyayama (exercise) & changes in the lifestyle has been well explained in the classical texts of Ayurveda. In today’s accelerating world, the basic concepts & practices of Dinacharya (day wise social conducts) & Rutucharya (season wise social conducts) are easily ignored due to lack of time & laziness. Also, the dietetics rules and methods, fibre rich & quality food has been replaced with fast food, fattening & sweetened foods. Also, Yoga, a precious gift to the Indian subcontinent remains less explored by the citizens of the country where this ancient science has had deep seated roots. A cultural shift from rural to urban has changed the food & lifestyle habits of the population as a whole. Also, the attitude of individuals has changed, from finding solace & satisfaction to being driven to the highest ambitions. All these factors are equally responsible for disrupting the metabolism of the individual & causing various noncommunicable diseases. Prediabetes is one such disease that can only be corrected with a modification in the lifestyle. Keywords: Prediabetes, Ayurveda, pathya, yoga INTRODUCTION Prediabetes, usually addressed as Borderline Diabetes, is a disease that predominantly occurs due to faulty eating habits