IMPORTANCE OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION IN DIABETES MELLITUS W.S.R. PRAMEHA: A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Reena*, Dr. Yogesh, Dr. Sunayana Sharma and Dr. Anupam Pathak
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a progressive chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia associated with long-term micro vascular complications like retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy and macro vascular (cardiovascular) complications. Pharmacological interventions i.e. medicines are not always necessary to control diabetes, but emphasis should also be given to non-pharmacological management. Prameha explained in Ayurveda texts bears resemblance to Diabetes. There is detailed explanation in ayurveda texts regarding dietary modification and physical activities for prevention and management of Prameha. This article is compiled with an aim to commemorate various references of lifestyle modification in Ayurveda texts and researches supporting them. Principles of Dinacharya, Aahara, Vihara, Sadvritta, Rasayana when applied in daily routine plays major role in prevention as well as better management of Diabetes.
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