COMPREHENSIVE DIABETIC CARE PROGRAM REDUCES GLYCEMIC BURDEN AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK MARKERS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a leading driver of cardiovascular morbidity globally, with conventional pharmacotherapy offering glycemic control but limited benefit on the broader cardiometabolic risk profile. Integrative Ayurvedic programs combining dietary restriction, Panchakarma procedures, and structured exercise offer a multimodal approach that may address glycaemia and cardiovascular risk factors simultaneously. Evidence from rural and semi-urban Indian populations, where environmental and lifestyle determinants differ substantially from urban cohorts, remains limited.