Ayurveda Diet & Way of life Protocol for Type 2 Diabetes: A Feasibility Study

Background and Rationale:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a power situation influenced by each genetic and modifiable way of life elements, together with eating regimen, bodily inactivity, stress, and weight problems. In the United States, diabetes prevalence has elevated considerably over the previous twenty years, partially attributable to lifestyle-related elements. Although pharmacological therapies are extensively used, long-term diabetes administration stays difficult due to adherence difficulties, negative effects, and psychosocial burden. Integrative way of life approaches that incorporate dietary regulation, bodily exercise, and stress-reduction practices could help diabetes self-management; nevertheless, their feasibility and acceptability inside U.S. main care settings require additional analysis.

Study Objective The main goal of this research was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and security of a 12-week Maharishi Ayurveda-inspired eating regimen and way of life program for adults with T2DM. The research aimed to guage participant adherence, program completion, and the practicality of implementing this multi-component intervention in a real-world main care context.

Study Design This was a single-arm feasibility research carried out at Family Health Centers in North Carolina, USA. Adults with a prognosis of T2DM have been recruited from the clinic inhabitants. Seventeen members initiated the intervention, and twelve accomplished the complete 12-week program.

Intervention Overview

Participants acquired a structured 12-week way of life intervention consisting of three built-in parts:

Dietary Component The Ayurvedic Diabetic Diet and Reset (DDR) Plan emphasised low-glycemic-index meals selections, meal regularity, and dietary patterns aligned with Ayurvedic rules of digestive steadiness and broader health-related way of life behaviors. The plan centered on meals classes, preparation strategies, and meal timing reasonably than caloric prescription. During the dietary reset section (roughly Weeks 1-8), members have been progressively launched to core DDR rules, meals lists, and simplified recipes to help gradual dietary transition and feasibility. Study-specific recipes and academic supplies have been delivered via recorded video modules.

Physical Activity Component Maharishi Yoga Asanas (MYA) consisted of a standardized sequence of bodily postures designed to help bodily mobility, circulation, and stress regulation. Participants have been skilled utilizing video-based instruction and acquired distant steerage as wanted all through the intervention interval.

Breathing Practice Bhramari Pranayama, a sluggish buzzing breath follow, was included to help stress regulation. Participants have been instructed to follow each day following Maharishi Yoga Asanas, starting with roughly 5 minutes per session and progressing to 10 minutes over the course of the intervention.

Adherence Monitoring and Support Participants have been instructed to have interaction within the intervention parts at the least 5 days per week. Daily engagement was self-monitored utilizing SMART (Self-Monitoring and Review Tracking) log sheets, which have been accomplished each day and submitted to the research group each two weeks. Adherence help and clarification have been supplied via scheduled textual content messages and cellphone calls roughly each one to 2 weeks, with extra communication as wanted. Intervention supplies have been delivered digitally. Participants used house glucometers to self-monitor fasting blood glucose, with readings reported biweekly through the intervention interval.