The Impact of Barley-based diet on Diabetes: A Case-Report

Background: Diabetes is becoming more prevalent in India. The increase prevalence most populations has probably been driven by modifiable risk factors, including lack of exercise and an increasing overweight/obesity unhealthy diets habits. Yava(Barley)is one among the food articles its preparation extensively suggested Prameha(Diabetes) other lifestyle disorders. Diet intervention primary effective way to control sugar levels. therapy without much alteration one’s habits will be acceptable individuals. A barley-based diet formulated evaluated for effectiveness case diabetics.
 Aim: To study a Yava-based on fasting postprandial blood sugars, urine sugars lipid profile. 
 Study Design: Modified crossover study
 Place Duration Study: Department Swasthavritta, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College Ayurveda Hospital, Hassan, between December 2022 February 2023.
 Methodology: single was designed planned as flatbread, month dietetic along with routine dietary habit. diabetic subject screened outpatient department. Laboratory investigations were carried out at one-month intervals three times. Subject studied observation period follow-ups. Results: There decreases levels Symptoms like polyphagia, heaviness body are also reduced.
 Conclusion: literature opines Prameha disease vitiated Kapha fat tissue. Yava properties pacifying fat. plan acts potential antidiabetic food. can alternative grains beneficial diabetes.