ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus has now become most common among all the diseases in present era. In India, this disease is increasing very fast and it seems that India is going to be capital of diabetes in next coming years. It can be correlated with Madhumeha in Ayurveda. In charaka samhita, Madhumeha has been described as a type of Vataja prameha which is characterized by passing of honey like urine in excess amount. It is said to be a curable disease in Ayurveda which seeks complete management of this disease along with the prevention ideas and different types of daily activities which are of extreme importance. The blood sugar level reduces slowly and progressively with continuous use of Ayurvedic drugs which are very safe because these drugs do not lead to hypoglycemic episodes. Ayurveda is boon for diabetic patients if handled by a good Ayurvedic physician.