A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS TO AID NATURAL CONCEPTION: A CASE REPORT
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Holistic medicine, Metabolic disorder, Diabetes mellitus, Natural conception, insulin resistance
Abstract
This case study presents the journey of a 27-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes who approached a private fertility clinic at Chennai and was anxious to achieve natural conception. The patient was well managed through a combination of lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, regular exercise, and medical management which enabled the patient to effectively control the diabetes leading to improved fertility. The case highlights the importance of diabetes management in enhancing fertility and overall health outcomes. It also underscores the potential impact of blood sugar control through personalized holistic approach and the achievement of natural conception.
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Kavitha Gautham
Medical Director, Bloom Fertility & Healthcare, Taramani Link Road, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042, India.
Shweta
Dietician, Bloom Fertility & Healthcare, Taramani Link Road, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042, India.
Vijayalakshmi
Diabetologist, Bloom Fertility & Healthcare, Taramani Link Road, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042, India