Ayurvedic approach in the management of diabetic neuropathy- a review

Background

Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial disorder of metabolism which affects approximately 246 million people all over the world. According to WHO, India has been projected as the country with the fastest growing population of diabetic patients. Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common complications associated with diabetes mellitus, affecting approximately 30% of the diabetic patients. It is characterized by symptoms such as pain, tingling sensation, numbness, and loss of feeling in hands, arms, feet and legs. It can be compared with Prameha Janya Updrava, as it manifests secondary to diabetes mellitus.