International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach and Studies ISSN NO:: 2348 – 537X Volume 03, No.3, May - June 2016 Page : 24 Effect of Naturopathy on Glycemic Status and Clinical Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Rukamani Nair*, Deepali Saxena**, Naorem Jiteswori Devi***, Ranjna Chawla**** , & V. R. Sood***** *Medical Superintendent, Bapu Nature Cure Hospital &Yogashram, MayurVihar-I, Delhi-91, India **Senior Research Fellow, Bapu Nature Cure Hospital &Yogashram, MayurVihar-I, Delhi-91, India ***Research Officer, Bapu Nature Cure Hospital &Yogashram, MayurVihar-I, Delhi-91, India **** Scientist C, GIPMER, New Delhi, India *****Physician, MayurVihar Phase-2 clinic, MayurVihar-II, Delhi-91, India ABSTRACT Type 2 Diabetes mellitus is fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India and other countries which is bound to increase further due to rapid urbanization and lifestyle changes. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of Naturopathy on the Fasting blood glucose (FBG), postprandial blood glucose (PPBG) levels, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure (BP) and clinical symptoms in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This study was conducted in 64 type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients who were randomized into two Groups. Group I (Intervention group) were on both naturopathy and allopathic medication with diet control and Group II (control group) was on allopathic medication and diet control. Duration of the treatment period was 2 months following in which each patient has received 32 sittings. Data collection and data analysis were conducted concurrently. The study parameters were assessed at baseline and after two months of intervention. The result suggested significant improvement in Glycemic status and other vital parameters in patients receiving naturopathic care. Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, Naturopathy, Fasting blood glucose (FBG), Post prandial blood glucose (PPBG), Body Mass Index (BMI) INTRODUCTION Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic debilitating condition that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or alternatively, when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces(1). It constitutes more than 95% of all the diabetic populations, and has an insidious onset with a long, latent, asymptomatic phase(2). Diabetes is associated with a high risk of developing vascular, renal, retinal, neuropathy, Ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular complications that leads to premature disability and death(3). According to international diabetes institute in Australia, India has been estimated to have 32.7 million people with diabetes. The prevalence was 31 millions in India during 2000 which is expected to reach 79 Million by 2030 (4). In developing countries like India, unprecedented economic development with increased consumption of high caloric diet, obesity, family history of diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, physical inactivity and