NEW DELHI: With the surge in the number of diabetic patients, research suggests that anti-diabetic properties of herbal preparations and a healthy lifestyle and diet may help control blood sugar levels.
The study was conducted by researchers at the Patna-based Government Ayurvedic University and Hospital on patients suffering from hyperglycemia and was published in the International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ).
According to the study, the team led by Assistant Professor Prabhas Chandra Pathak has developed a range of drugs based on research, including herbal preparations such as BGR-34, Arogyavardhani Vati, Chandraprabhavati, cholesterol-lowering drugs, lifestyle adjustments, and certain medications. A combination of traditional medicines was prescribed to the patient. 2 weeks diet.
After 14 days, the treatment was slightly changed. The patient showed significant improvement, for example, his blood sugar level dropped from 254 mg/dl on admission to 124 mg/dl.
According to a study, it was found that Dharharidra, Giloe, Vijaysar, Gudmal, Methi and Majishta present in BGR-34 exhibit anti-diabetic properties and help in lowering the sugar level in the blood. This drug was prepared through research by the national research institute CSIR.
Diabetes is on the rise in this country due to a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet. According to the latest data, 72.9 million people in India are suffering from diabetes.
Researchers said patients were also encouraged to walk for an hour each day during the study. The patient’s fasting blood glucose level decreased to 124 mg/dl from 254 mg/dl before starting treatment. Similarly, blood sugar levels after breakfast decreased from 413 mg/dl for her to 154 mg/dl for him. All these parameters indicate an effective reduction in blood sugar levels.
Encouraged by the positive results of the treatment regimen, the researchers proposed a comprehensive, large-scale study for further evaluation.
In fact, a previous study by AIIMS Delhi found that BGR-34 is effective in reducing not only carbohydrates but also obesity.
Sanchit Sharma, executive director of Aimir Pharmaceuticals, said the study results were important because diabetics have to rely on drugs for the rest of their lives.
“These herbal preparations contain elements that boost antioxidant levels as well as immunity,” he added.
