To ascertain the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy among the different dehaprakriti - A cross sectional study

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common cause of vision problems worldwide. One in three diabetics has symptoms of diabetic retinopathy. Dehaprakriti is a unique concept of Ayurved. By knowing the concept of Dehaprakriti one can maintain homeostasis. Aim: Determination of the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in the different Dehaprakriti. Materials and Methods: A simple randomisation study was conducted at SGR Ayurved College & Hospital Solapur, Maharashtra with appropriate consent. According to inclusion criteria, people with Diabetes Mellitus were screened. Fundoscopy was performed on all diabetic patients. Each patient with Diabetes Mellitus underwent funduscopy. The presence or absence of changes in diabetic retinopathy was noted in each patient. Identified subjects with diabetes retinopathy underwent detailed examination by Dehaprakriti. The study of Dehaprakriti was based on a proforma approved by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Result: For the study, 106 individuals with Diabetes Mellitus in total were enrolled. Of them, sixty patients exhibited signs of diabetic retinopathy. The overall prevalence of 56.6 percent was associated with diabetic retinopathy. 25% of people in Kaphavaat Dehaprakriti had diabetic retinopathy. Pittakapha is the Dehaprakriti that is least impacted. The group's prevalence was 10%. Conclusion: Changes in DR are observed to a greater extent in Kaphvaat Dehaprakriti individuals.