Abstract

Dr. Raksha S.* and Dr. Papiya Jana

ABSTRACT

Glucose intolerance developing during pregnancy is termed as Gestational diabetes mellitus. Though the clinical presentation of GDM is well characterized, the mechanism behind the disease is unknown till date. But the interference of placental hormones in the regulation of homeostasis may lead to high blood glucose level in gestational period. Gestational Diabetes mellitus affects ~6.5% (3-10%) of pregnancies. Improper antenatal check up in case of Gestational diabetes mellitus or untreated GDM results in maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Educating the patient and proper antenatal supervision may help in decreasing the incidence of the disease. Kataka khadiradi kashaya with Kataka as a main ingredient helps in alleviation of Bahudrava shleshma and Abaddha meda, in samprapti of Garbhini prameha.