In type 2 diabetes, Insulin resistance is the main problem associated with cluster of conditions as obesity & hyperlipidaemia. The safest method of controlling and preventing Diabetes is through a combination of proper diet, proper behavioral changes, and adequate physical activity. It is better to manage health problems with nutrition & lifestyle intervention as life style change is safer than oral anti diabetic drugs. The present study deals to evaluate the role of dietetics - lifestyle & a classical Ayurvedic formulation - Mehamudgara vati (MMV) in breaking the pathogenesis of type 2 Diabetes. One group of patients had been on dietary management based on recommended pathyapalana in the classics for the patients of Prameha. The other group of patients had been treated with MMV, and in combination with western anti diabetic treatment. The results have been assessed on subjective and objective parameters with lowering of blood sugar at fasting and postprandial level in different therapeutic groups.

Key Words: Type 2 Diabetes, Dosha, Dushya, Agni, diet, lifestyle, anti hyperglycemic, anti hyperlipidemic