EFFECT OF FENUGREEK SEEDS WITH ABDOMINAL PACK ON TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Grishma Patlolu (BNYS)*, Shashikiran H.C. (BNYS, MD) and Prashanth Shetty (BNYS, MSc, PhD)
ABSTRACT
Background: Diabetes mellitus comprises of a group of common metabolic Disorders that share phenotype of hyperglycemia. The effect of fenugreek seeds was less understood on diabetes mellitus. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fenugreek seeds on type diabetes individuals. Materials and method: Thirty (n=30) individuals with diabetes were selected for the study after proper screening according to diagnostic criteria. Subjects were recruited from SDM yoga and nature cure centre. After a thorough and detailed case history, the subjects were taken in the study and treatment was given. The blood glucose levels (FBS and PPBS) were checked at the 1st day before we start with treatment and the post data was collected on 10th day. This procedure is done along with abdominal pack every day in the evening. Fasting blood sugar and Post prandial blood sugar were checked. Result: After including fenugreek powder on empty stomach and abdominal pack in their daily routine there was a significant reduction in Fasting blood sugar levels and Post prandial blood Sugar levels. There was also reduction total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. Conclusion: The present study shows that adding fenugreek seeds powder on empty stomach and abdominal pack, targets the elevated blood sugar levels in patients with Diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus 2, Abdominal Pack, Blood Sugar, Fenugreek Powder.
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