A CASE STUDY ON DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2 WITH NEUROPATHIC ANDCOGNITIVE SYMPTOMS: AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH

INTRODUCTION: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder associated with compli-cations like neuropathy, cognitive decline, and bladder dysfunction. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to its management. CASE PRESENTATION: A 44-year-old female with uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c 14.10%) presented with increased urinary frequency, burning sensation, neuropathy (left leg numbness), cognitive dis-turbances, and metabolic symptoms. Lab reports showed FBS 290 mg/dL, PP2BS 452 mg/dL. INTERVEN-TIONS AND OUTCOMES The patient was managed with Ayurvedic formulations (Vijaysārādi Kashaya, Ayaskriti Syrup, Chandraprabha vati, Rasayana vati), dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and Jalauka-vacharana (leech therapy). Over 5 months, there was a 70% relief in burning sensation, normalisation of urinary frequency, cognitive improvement, weight reduction (78 kg to 70 kg), and significant improvement in glycemic parameters (HbA1c 8.0%, FBS 159 mg/dL, PP2BS 189 mg/dL). CONCLUSION: This case illustrates the effec-tiveness of Ayurvedic management in alleviating diabetic symptoms and enhancing metabolic health, thereby supporting its role as a complementary approach in diabetes care.