INTEGRATING AYURVEDA FOR COST-EFFECTIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES CONTROL : A CASE STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i5.2025.6213Keywords:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitu, Ayurveda, Holistic Approach, Lifestyle Medicine, Cost-Effectiveness, Quality of LifeAbstract [English]
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic, lifestyle-related metabolic disorder imposing significant health and financial burdens globally. This case study evaluates a Lifestyle Intervention Holistic (LIH) model incorporating Ayurvedic principles in a T2DM patient. Over 12 months, the intervention led to marked improvements in glycaemic control, reduced medication reliance, and enhanced quality of life, alongside a 96% reduction in medication costs. These results support the potential of Ayurveda-based LIH models as sustainable and cost-effective alternatives for diabetes management
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