ISSN: 0000-0000
Munde S.1 , Danga S.K.2
1Shrinath Manav Seva Mandal, Parali Vaijnath, Dist. Beed.
2Professor, Dept of Kayachikitsa, Jupiter Ayurved Medical College, Nagpur.
Date of Acceptance: 2025-10-14
Date of Publication:2025-11-15
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Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Obesity, Community Health
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
Background: The rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), and obesity poses a significant public health challenge in rural India. Integrated approaches, including traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda, are being explored for sustainable management. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of DM, HTN, and obesity in the Parali block of Beed district and evaluate the outcomes of a 12-month management program incorporating Ayurvedic principles. Methods: A community-based screening camp was conducted, assessing 6402 individuals. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure (BP), and blood sugar levels (BSL) were recorded. A subset of diagnosed patients (HTN: n=149; DM: n=76; Comorbid DM&HTN: n=76) underwent a 12-month follow-up program involving lifestyle interventions and Ayurvedic management. Key outcome measures were changes in mean BP, BSL, and the proportion of patients achieving control. Results: The initial screening revealed a high prevalence of HTN (51.9%), DM (25.6%), and their comorbidity (22.4%). A majority (68%) were obese (BMI >30). Females constituted a slightly higher proportion (52.8%). The 70-79 age group had the highest disease burden. After 12 months, hypertensive patients showed a marked reduction in mean systolic BP (from 157.7 mmHg to 135.7 mmHg) and diastolic BP (from 94.8 mmHg to 85.4 mmHg), with 34% achieving control. Diabetic patients saw their mean BSL reduce from 199.3 mg/dl to 174.2 mg/dl, though only 23.7% achieved controlled levels. Patients with comorbid DM&HTN showed significant BSL improvement (from 193.7 mg/dl to 148.7 mg/dl; 30.2% controlled) but poorer BP control (only 18.5%).Conclusion: The integrative Ayurveda-based intervention demonstrated significant effectiveness in improving clinical parameters for HTN and DM over 12 months. However, the low control rates, particularly among comorbid and obese patients, underscore the need for more intensive, long-term, and targeted lifestyle strategies to sustain and improve outcomes.