An Ayurvedic review on Pathya – Apathya for Madhumeha (Type II Diabetes Mellitus) with special reference to Glycaemic Index of food articles.

Authors

  • Pooja B. Chikhlondhe
  • Vipul Kanani MUHS

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Pathya- Apathya, Ahara, Vihara, Glycemic Index, Type II DM, Madhumeha.

Abstract

      Type II Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common and trending metabolic disorders in many developed and developing countries India is marching so fast towards becoming the Capital of Diabetes Mellitus with more than 77 million active cases. According to the WHO, Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose and nowadays it is triggered by adopting a sedentary lifestyle and excessive consumption of refined food articles with a High Glycemic Index. To Prevent and Control Diabetes, Pathya and Apathya in terms of Ahara and Vihara i.e. (Diet & Lifestyle regimen) had already been described by various Acharya in Ayurveda. This review article is a humble effort to justify that Pathya and Apathya Ahara and Vihara mentioned by various Acharya in Ayurveda remain the gold standard and play an important role in the Prevention and Control of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

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Author Biography

Vipul Kanani, MUHS

Professor, Rognidan Dept., R. T. Ayurved College, Akola

Published

2024-04-22

How to Cite

Pooja B. Chikhlondhe, & Vipul Kanani. (2024). An Ayurvedic review on Pathya – Apathya for Madhumeha (Type II Diabetes Mellitus) with special reference to Glycaemic Index of food articles. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 8(02). Retrieved from https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/783