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ASCERTAIN THE CONSUMPTION OF DADHINI AND GUDAVAIKRUT PRODUCTS AMONG PATIENTS OF MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2) – AN OBSERVATIONAL SURVEY STUDY

Dr. Virendra Shah, *Dr. Smita Dhurde

Abstract

Ayurveda Samhitas have described some fundamental theories to understand its philosophy as well as entire science. Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) its definition, etiology, symptomatology, pathogenesis, prodromal symptoms, complications, principles of management and various concepts of Medical and Panchakarma treatment are described in detailed. Genetic predisposition of the disease is described in Charaka Samhita (1200 AD.). Apart from hereditary factors, certain Ahara (diet) and Vihara (life style) are considered as causative factors of Madhumeha (diabetes mellitus). Diabetes affects an estimated 537 million adults worldwide between the age of 20 to 79 (10.5% of all adults in this age range). By 2030, 643 million people will have diabetes globally, increasing to 783 million by 2045. Dadhini and Gudavaikrut are the Ahariya Dravya (dietary items) explained in the Ayurvedic texts as etiological factor for manifestation of Madhumeha (diabetes mellitus type-II). This study aims to ascertain the consumption of Dadhini and Gudavaikrutam (Milk and Jaggery products) among the Madhumeha patients. In this study 300 patients of Madhumeha i.e. Diabetes Mellitus type 2 underwent the screening for consumption of these products. It was observed that the DM type 2 patients are aware for cessation of sugar or sweet products but they are not aware about the consumption of milk and jaggery products that are the causative or triggering factor for Madhumeha / Prameha as per Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda Nidana for Prameha, Etiological factors for Diabetes, Milk products, Jaggery products.