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A CASE CONTROL STUDY ON RISK FACTORS OF MADHUMEHA (TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS) AT JAIPUR AND ITS PERIPHERY

Dr. Manisha Waghulkar (Talekar)* and Dr. Balkrishan Sevatkar

Abstract

Background: Diabetes is fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India with more than 65 million being affected by it. In some extent, having similarities with etiological factors, the Avaranajanya Madhumeha can be correlated with type 2 Diabetes mellitus. In the description of Nidana of Madhumeha, Santarpana Hetu is major cause but Apatarpana Hetu is also equally responsible for pathogenesis of Madhumeha (Type 2 DM). Aim & objective: To establish the association of certain Santarpana and Apatarpana Hetu with Madhumeha and to evaluate its role in the pathogenesis of Madhumeha (type 2 DM). Material & Methods: A Case-Control study was carried out wherein total 600 individuals were interviewed on the basis of survey proforma. Out of 600 individuals, 300 individuals with sign & symptoms of Madhumeha (diabetic) were considered as cases while 300 healthy individuals were considered as controls (non-diabetic). Results: Data was arranged in 2×2 contingency table and Fisher's Exact test was applied. The result of survey of 300 cases (diabetic) & 300 controls (non-diabetics) shows that Maida, White rice, Gramyaudakanupa Mamsa, Potato & its preparation Gorasa (Dairy products) Gramya Ahara (Bakery items, Preserved food, Junk food), Divasvap, Avyayam, Cinta are strongly associated with incidence of Madhumeha (type 2 diabetes) having p

Keywords: Santarpana and Apatarpana Hetu, Madhumeha, 2×2 contingency table.