An integrated approach of yoga and naturopathy in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A case report

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus, a severe metabolic condition and a global health issue causing four million deaths and is one of the top 10 causes of mortality. India has the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes at 10.4%, with 69.9 million cases predicted by 2025. By 2045, it is expected to have the largest global increase at 84%. Consistent medication adherence and coordination are crucial for health systems. Yoga and Naturopathy is a drugless medical approach that promotes natural healing and it has been shown to reduce weight and improve glycaemic control. Thus, we investigated the effectiveness of this approach towards the T2DM patient. A 47-year-old patient with T2DM, visited the International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, on January 10, 2022. He was started on a comprehensive treatment plan; lifestyle modifications with Yoga and Naturopathy interventions. The patient was assessed pre and post for the study, taking data of Blood pressure, Body mass Index (BMI), Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), Postprandial Blood Glucose (PPBG), HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) and Short Form 12-item Survey (SF12) and the results showed that after 3 months of Yoga and Naturopathy intervention, there was considerable changes in the Systolic blood pressure pre: 140 mm hg; post: 120 mm hg, diastolic blood pressure pre: 90 mm hg; post: 80 mm hg, BMI: 27.7 to 24.2 kg/m2; FBG pre: 160mgs/dl; post: 86 mgs/dl, PPBG pre: 276 mgs/dl; post: 125 mgs/dl, and HBA1c pre: 11.2 %, post: 8.4 %, and QOL SF-12: from 73 to 97.83. The results suggest that Yoga and Naturopathy interventions are effective in patients with T2DM.