HYPOGLYCEMIC EFFECT OF KAIDARYADI KWATHA YOGA IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, previously referred to as ‘Non insulin dependent’ or ‘maturity onset diabetes’ is a heterogenous condition characterised by variable defects in both insulin secretion and insulin action. In conjunction with genetic susceptibility, type 2 diabetes mellitus is brought on by environmental and behavioural factors such as sedentary lifestyle and obesity. Due the resultant microvascular and macrovascular complications, it possess great economic and functional burden. This study was undertaken to clinically evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of the well known Ayurvedic formulation Kaidaryadi kwatha yoga in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. The study was conducted pre and post without control group in 30 patients. FBS, PPBS and HbA1c was done before and after treatment. Statistical analysis revealed significant reduction in FBS, PPBS and HbA1c levels with a p value <0.001. Thus the formulation was found to be effective in reducing the glycemic levels and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.