"EFFICACY OF AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL"
Dr. Preeti Tiwari*, Dr. Supriya Gautam and Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan
ABSTRACT
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic condition characterized by insulin resistance and impaired glucose
metabolism. This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the efficacy of an Ayurvedic formulation—Giloy
(Tinospora cordifolia) powder—with Metformin, a commonly prescribed allopathic drug, in the management of
T2DM. The study was conducted on 10 newly diagnosed T2DM patients, randomly divided into two groups:
Group A (Ayurvedic formulation) and Group B (Metformin). Group A received 2 teaspoons of Giloy powder after
lunch and dinner, while Group B was administered Metformin 500 mg once daily in the morning. Results
indicated that Giloy powder achieved 70-75% efficacy in managing blood sugar levels, whereas Metformin
demonstrated 90% efficacy. While the Ayurvedic formulation showed benefits in enhancing metabolic stability
and reducing glucose levels, its effectiveness was slightly lower compared to Metformin. However, the Ayurvedic
approach exhibited minimal side effects. This trial highlights the potential of Ayurvedic formulations in managing
T2DM, although further studies are needed to confirm long-term efficacy and safety.
Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Giloy, Metformin, Randomized Controlled Trial, Ayurvedic Medicine.
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