EFFECTIVENESS OF UNANI MEDICATION AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS IN EARLY TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS (DHAYĀBĪṭUS SHAKRI): A CLINICAL CASE REPORT

Mehzabi; Iftikhar Ahmad; Syed Isra Ali

doi:10.37022/wjcmpr.v7i2.382

Authors

Mehzabi P.G. Scholar, Department of TahaffuziwaSamajiTibb , Hakim Syed Ziaul Hasan Govt. Unani Medical College and hospital Bhopal, M.P
Iftikhar Ahmad Professor, Department of TahaffuziwaSamajiTibb , Hakim Syed Ziaul Hasan Govt. Unani Medical College and hospital Bhopal, M.P
Syed Isra Ali P.G. Scholar, Department of TahaffuziwaSamajiTibb , Hakim Syed Ziaul Hasan Govt. Unani Medical College and hospital Bhopal, M.P

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin secretion or resistance. This case study reports the successful integrative management of a 45-year-old female patient with Type 2 DM using Unani medicine. The patient presented with classical symptoms of diabetes and had a significant family history of the disease. Treatment included QurseZiyabetus Khas and Dawa-e-Musaffi, both traditional Unani formulations with hypoglycemic, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory properties. Alongside herbal pharmacotherapy, lifestyle and dietary modifications were recommended. Within 1 week, the patient’s blood glucose significantly improved and within 3 months HbA1c levels significantly improved, indicating the potential efficacy of Unani medicine as a complementary approach in early-stage diabetes management. Continued monitoring and adherence to lifestyle changes are essential for long-term benefits and complication prevention.

Keywords:

Dhayābīṭusshakri, Qurseziyabetus, Dawa-e-Musaffi

DOI

https://doi.org/10.37022/wjcmpr.v7i2.382

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