A REVIEW ARTICLE ON MADHUMEHA (TYPE2 DIABETES MELLITUS)

Madhumeha is one of the four types of Vatika Prameha characterised by passage of excessive quantity of urine having quality similar to Madhu (Polyurea & Glycosuria) along with sweetness of whole body (Hyperglycemia). While describing the pathogenesis of Madhumeha the Ayurvedic texts have explained the involvement of Ama (oxidative free radicals), Agni (digestive fire), Meda (adipose tissue) and Ojas (immunity), which plays a vital role in the development and progression of Madhumeha and its complicatio