EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC THERAPIES ON GLYCEMIC AND LIPID PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

• Samriti Gumber

  Author

• Dr Himanshu Saini

  Author

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, impaired insulin action, and frequent abnormalities in lipid metabolism. As diabetes progresses, the risk of cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, nephropathy, and reduced quality of life also increases. Because long-term control requires continuous lifestyle management, many patients seek supportive non-pharmacological systems such as Ayurveda and naturopathy. The present study evaluates the effectiveness of Ayurvedic and naturopathic therapies on glycemic and lipid parameters in patients with T2DM using a simulated comparative dataset. Sixty hypothetical patients were distributed equally between an Ayurvedic therapy group and a naturopathic therapy group and were observed across a 12-week intervention period. The selected outcomes included fasting blood sugar, postprandial blood sugar, HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. This study presents the findings through simple tables and chart-based explanation so that the analytical flow remains easy to read. The simulated analysis shows that both interventions produce favorable movement in metabolic markers, with the Ayurvedic group showing slightly stronger glycemic improvement and both groups showing meaningful lipid improvement. These therapies may be relevant as adjunctive models of care when integrated with conventional treatment, adherence support, and professional monitoring. At the same time, future real-world studies should use more robust trial design, longer follow-up, and standardized treatment protocols.

1. Samriti Gumber

   Assistant Professor

   Department of Biochemistry

   Government College for Girls, Ludhiana

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