Diabetes Care with Reversal Therapy: A Case Study on Remission of Type II Diabetes with Resolution of Grade II Fatty Liver
Background: Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) often coexists with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), leading to compounded metabolic and cardiovascular risks. While conventional therapy emphasizes medication-based management, integrative and holistic therapies offer potential for disease reversal. This case study evaluates the effect of Panchsutri Reversal Therapy a multidimensional Ayurvedic lifestyle approach on T2DM and Grade II fatty liver. Methods: A 55-year-old male with a 6-year history of T2DM and imaging-confirmed Grade II fatty liver underwent a 90-day integrative therapy protocol involving Panchakarma (detoxification), an 800–1000 calorie diet, continuous monitoring, progressive tapering of medications, daily physical activity, and stress management. Baseline and follow-up data were collected. Results: Post-treatment, the patient shows normalized glucose tolerance test (GTT), fasting blood glucose reduction from 130.42 to 110 mg/dL, postprandial blood glucose reduction from 188 to 140 mg/dL, and HbA1c improvement from 7.2% to 6.2%. Imaging revealed resolution of fatty liver from Grade II to no significant anomaly. The patient also experienced 100% relief from right gluteal pain, neuropathic symptoms, itching, stomatitis, and gastrointestinal complaints. Weight reduced from 75.7 kg to 69 kg, BMI from 26.2 to 23.8, and systolic/diastolic blood pressure improved from 138/87 mmHg to 113/70 mmHg. All Allopathic medications were discontinued. Conclusions: This holistic Reversal Therapy led to diabetes remission and reversal of fatty liver in this patient. These results highlight the potential of integrative, non-drug therapies for managing metabolic diseases.
Authors
- Jyoti Dhondiram Kshirsagar
- Sachin Ramkrishna Patil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9776-2882)
- Asha Anil Lakariya
- Sadik Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1078-7591)
Institutions
- Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IN)
- Ahmedabad Civil Hospital (IN)
- Pain Clinic of India (IN)
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2025-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.8.49
- Primary Topic
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00