Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES TYPE 2 WITH LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

Sharma Pragya* and Kansal C. M.

ABSTRACT

The role of better lifestyle in control of Diabetes has been known since ages. Our Ancient ayurvedic Vaidyas such as Acharya Carak, Sushrut, Vagbhatt, has mentioned the term Prameh for Diabetes. They have focused on role of exercise, and healthy lifestyle in treatment of Diabetes. Guidelines for management of diabetes, recommend lifestyle modifications as part of treatment in all patients of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder, characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. People having diabetes are at high risk of cerebrovascular, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases. In today’s scenario, globalization of unhealthy lifestyles has increased risk of many common, distressing, and life-threatening conditions. Diabetes is one of them. This paper is based on a single case study, where a patient with diabetes has been treated by modifying his lifestyle and eating habits.

Keywords: Prameh, Diabetes.