Evaluating the Impact of Integrating Ayurveda with Allopathy in Diabetes Management: A Meta-Analysis

ABSTRACT: Background: This study investigates the impact of integrating Ayurveda with allopathy in managing various types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, monogenic diabetes, secondary diabetes, and prediabetes. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify studies meeting inclusion criteria. Statistical methods were employed to analyse the impact of the combined approach on diabetes management. Results: The meta-analysis revealed a significant overall effect, with a pooled effect size of 0.82 (95% CI: 0.70–0.94), indicating a positive influence of the integrated Ayurveda and allopathy approaches on diabetes management. Moderate heterogeneity (I2 = 45%) was observed among the included studies. Discussion: While the asymmetry in the funnel plot suggested a minor risk of publication bias, the trend was not conclusively significant (Egger's test p-value = 0.06). The findings support the positive impact of integrating Ayurveda and allopathy in diabetes management, highlighting the potential for holistic and personalised care paradigms in healthcare practice. Conclusion: This study contributes to the growing body of literature supporting the integration of traditional and conventional medicine approaches in chronic disease management, particularly in the context of diabetes. Further research with standardised interventions and larger sample sizes is recommended to strengthen the evidence base for this integrative approach and guide clinical practice effectively.