Ayurvedic Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - A Case Study

  • Dr. Amrutha BS Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic College Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Padmasaritha K. Reader, Dept. of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic College Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i03.933
Keywords: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Asanadi, Goranchi, Nishamalaki

Abstract

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), can occur in women who have normally never had diabetes previously and for the first time occurring in her pregnancy and might get resolved after delivery. Women in second and third trimester are more prone to gestational diabetes. Prevalence of GDM is increasing world wide. There is no direct reference of GDM in Ayurveda, but Garbha Vridhi is described as a complication. In Garbha Vridhi there is excessive increase in size of abdomen, perspiration and labor is difficult. It is observed that obesity is closely linked to the body being insulin resistance. In Ayurveda classics, description of diabetes comes under Prameha where its different types and detailed management including Ahara, Vihara and Aushadha Chikitsa is mentioned. This presentation is a case study on GDM.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i03.933
Published: 2020-06-30
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Dr. Amrutha BS, & Dr. Padmasaritha K. (2020). Ayurvedic Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(03), 176-179. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i03.933
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Vol. 5 No. 03 (2020): MAY-JUN
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Case Report

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