ABSTRACT

Background: Prediabetes, characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and a risk of progressing to diabetes, is linked to various health problems and worsened by sedentary lifestyles and poor diet. This study assesses the effectiveness of an integrated Ayurvedic approach, including herbal remedies, diet, and Yoga, in managing glycemic control and enhancing quality of life compared to standard treatments over a 90-day period. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the Integrated Ayurvedic Management Protocol in participants with prediabetes. Materials and Methods: The study involved 180 prediabetic patients (HbA1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4%). The control group (Group A) received standard prediabetes care, while the treatment group (Group B) followed an Integrated Ayurvedic protocol that included Madhumehahari Kashaya, a personalized diet, and a 30-minute daily Yoga regimen. Fasting blood sugar (FBS), post-prandial blood sugar (PPBS), and quality of life (DQol) were measured at baseline, and on days 30, 60, and 90, with HbA1c and fasting insulin assessed at baseline and day 90. Results: Both the Integrated Ayurvedic Management (IAM) protocol (HbA1c pre 6.11±0.31 and post 5.13±0.33) and the standardprediabetes care (HbA1c pre 6.28±0.33 and post 5.8±0.26) effectively managed prediabetes. However, IAM showed significantly superior results in improving glycemic control compared to standard nutrition and lifestyle management alone. Conclusion: Although standard nutrition and lifestyle management was effective, the study's small sample size and short duration limit the applicability of the findings, highlighting the need for larger, long-term studies. Keywords: Blood glucose level, HbA1c, Integrative management, Diet, Yoga
Publication date: 01/12/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.12.9667