Affiliation:
1. Department of Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyan, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India
Abstract
In prediabetes, the blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not enough to qualify as diabetes. The prevalence of prediabetes in India is 14%. Prevention of prediabetes would prevent life-threatening consequences. Prameha purvarupa (~prodromal symptoms of diabetes mellitus) in Ayurveda correlates clinically to the features of prediabetes. Prameha purvarupa is a Santarpanottha (~sedentary lifestyle related) and Meda pradoshaja vikara (~disorder of adipose tissue) that typically manifests in individuals who are Chankramana dveshi (~aversion to walking) and is brought on by vitiated Doshas (~regulatory functional factors of the body) and Dushyas (~which gets vitiated by aggravated Doshas). Elevation of blood glucose level in prediabetes may be considered retention of Ama (~metabolic toxins) in the body. A 38-year-old prediabetic female, unable to lose weight after several attempts, was managed for three months with Shunthi dhanyaka sadhita jala (~water processed with dry ginger, and coriander). In addition, she was also suggested Chankramana (~brisk walking) during the early hours of the day and Swabhavika nidra (~regular and natural sleep). Improvement in glycosylated hemoglobin, and disappearance of Prameha purvarupa such as Karapada tala daha (~burning sensation of palms and soles), Madhura asyata (~sweet taste in mouth), and weight loss after three months of management. The case report depicts the effectiveness of a simple, practical, and affordable Ayurvedic treatment approach in the management of prediabetic conditions.