Abstract

ASSESSMENT OF DHATUSARA STATUS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS (MADHUMEHA): A CROSS-SECTIONAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dr. Anita*

Abstract

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), broadly correlated with Madhumeha in Ayurveda, is a chronic metabolic disorder involving systemic tissue degeneration (Dhatukshaya) and impairment of qualitative tissue excellence (Dhatusara). Objective: To evaluate and assess the Dhatusara status across different tissue categories in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus compared to healthy non-diabetic individuals. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional comparative observational study was conducted at the Department of Rachana Sharir, Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar. Participants aged 30 to 65 years were categorized into diabetic (T2DM) and healthy non-diabetic control groups. Dhatusara status across all eight parameters (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra, and Satva) was systematically evaluated using classical Ayurvedic diagnostic criteria (Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita) and structured clinical proformas, and classified into Pravara (>75%), Madhyama (50–75%), and Avara (

Keywords: Dhatusara, Dhatusarata, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Prameha, Madhumeha, Sapta Dhatu, Dhatukshaya, Rachana Sharir, Hand Grip Strength.