Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA (PREVENTIVE ASPECT) IN PRAMEHA (SAHAJ) W.S.R TO JUVENILE DIABETES

Dr. Anil B. Kale*, Dr. Ashish P. Rana and Dr. Vidya U. Pashte

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous group of disorder and is characterized by increased plasma glucose. In the majority of patients with diabetes, the etiology of the disease is not understood. Expert panels have recommended one set of criteria for diagnosis and another set for classification. The criteria serve two purposes. One is to secure optimal treatment of the patient. The other is to support research aimed at understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of diabetes syndromes. Type-1 DM has a huge impact on growth and development of a child. Juvenile DM is primarily caused due to destruction of insulin producing islets of pancreas. According to view of Ayurveda, Prameha is mentioned as one of the ashtau maha gada by various Acharya’s in Ayurvedic literature. According to acharya Charaka, Beej dushti, Matru ahar-vihar, Kaal, and various other Apathyas play a key role in formation of prameha. One of the most basic principle of Ayurveda i.e. " Swasthasya Swasthya rakshanam" forms a guideline or a vision in prevention of prameha. Pre-conceptual pancha karma shuddhi, role of proper diet, yoga etc. are all are important ways to avoid any sahaj vyadhis like sahaj Prameha. As Nidan/hetu has a basic role in Samprapti of any vyadhi, its prevention forms the basis of treatment. So, Nidan parivarjanam in case of Type-1 DM would be of definite: help in decreasing its incidences.

Keywords: Juvenile Diabetes Type-1 DM (Sahaj Prameha), Beej Dushti, Nidan Parivarjanam.