Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA (PREVENTIVE ASPECT) IN PRAMEHA (SAHAJ) WSR TO JUVENILE DIABETES

Dr. Mayur V. Lonkar* and Dr. Anil B. Kale

Abstract

It is estimated that India is housing about 97,700 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Prevalance rate of 0.26/1000 children is approximately noted, peak age of which are diagnosed around 12years. T1DM has a huge impact on growth and development of a child. Juvenile DM is primarily caused due to destruction of insulin producing islets of pancreas.[1] Prameha is mentioned as one of the aushto maha gad by acharayas. According to acharya Charaka, Beej dushti, Matru ahar vihar, Kaal, Karmas etc play an key role in formation of any disease, same applies to prameha.[2] Ayurveda resting on its principle of " Swasthya rakshanam" forms a basis in prevention of prameha.[3] Pre-conceptual pancha karma shuddhis, role of proper diet, yoga etc are all beneficial for a healthy progeny. As Nidan/hetu has a basic role in forming any vyadhi, its prevention forms the basis of treatment. So, Nidan parivarjan in case of T1DM would be helpful in decreasing its prevalance.

Keywords: Prameha, Aushto maha gad, Beej dushti, Matru ahar vihar, Kaal, Karmas, Swasthya rakshnam, Nidan parivarjan.