Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part H (2025)

Background: Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a global metabolic disorder requiring multifaceted management strategies. Complementary approaches like Ayurvedic diet and Yoga therapy are increasingly used, but a quantitative synthesis of their combined efficacy is lacking.
Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the impact of combined Ayurvedic diet and Yoga therapy interventions on physiological, biochemical, and psychological variables in adults with T2DM.
Data Sources: A systematic search will be performed in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, AYUSH Research Portal, and IndMED from inception to [Date].
Study Selection: RCTs comparing combined Ayurvedic diet and Yoga therapy against standard care or placebo in adults with T2DM will be included. The primary outcomes will be fasting blood glucose (FBG) and HbA1c. Secondary outcomes will include postprandial glucose, lipid profile, blood pressure, BMI, and measures of stress and depression.
Data Synthesis: Pooled mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) will be calculated for continuous outcomes using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity will be assessed using the I² statistic. Subgroup analyses will be conducted based on intervention duration, gender, and age.
Conclusions: This meta-analysis will provide a comprehensive, quantitative estimate of the effectiveness of integrative Ayurveda and Yoga interventions for T2DM management.