Clinical Evaluation of Laghu Shankha Prakshalana in The Management of Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus-II): A Case Report

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic noncommunicable disease for which there is not yet a cure. Diabetes mellitus-II (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemia due to relative insulin deficiency, resistance, or both, resulting in abnormally high blood glucose levels and many complications. Madhumeha described in Ayurveda texts is often compared with Diabetes mellitus-II. Yoga, an ancient practice, is now emerging as a complementary therapy for noncommunicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. In the present case study, a 54-year-old female patient with a known case of Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus-II) for the past one year presented with complaints of increased frequency of urination, stress, burning sensation in hands and feet, excessive sweating, hunger, thirst, and fatigue. A properly designed three-month Yoga Practice was provided to her by Yoga trainer. After three months, fasting blood sugar dropped from 136 to 95 mg/dL and postprandial blood sugar dropped from 221 to 110 mg/dL, and Weight is reduced from 80 to 70 kg. The subjective symptoms also decreased remarkably. The results concluded that consistent long-term practice of Yogic Practices can not only maintain the blood sugar levels of patients with diabetes but also improve the quality of life