Last updated August 15, 2026
Key finding
Mean difference in HbA1c levels was -0.09 (95% CI: -0.55, 0.38)
This study evaluated the feasibility of implementing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for managing Type 2 Diabetes in Ayurveda centers, finding no statistically significant differences in key outcomes.
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the feasibility of implementing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for managing Type 2 Diabetes in Ayurveda centers, finding no statistically significant differences in key outcomes.
Understanding the effectiveness of evidence-based guidelines in alternative medicine settings is crucial for improving diabetes management. This study highlights the challenges in achieving significant health improvements and adherence in Ayurveda centers, which may inform future interventions and adaptations of clinical guidelines.
No statistically significant differences in primary outcomes. Partial adherence to EB-CPG recommendations among practitioners. Limited generalizability due to the specific population and setting.
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Kaushik C, Shristi K, Haiquan W, et al. A Two-Arm Feasibility Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Ayurveda Centers. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2026;2026:2602864. doi:10.1155/jdr/2602864
HbA1c levels were lower in the intervention group, but not statistically significant (-0.09%).
Fasting plasma glucose levels were lower in the intervention group, but not statistically significant (-1.86 mg/dL).
Health-related quality of life was higher in the intervention group, but not statistically significant (0.02 score).
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This study contributes evidence to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, Health-related quality of life.
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Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management → HbA1c
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management → HbA1c
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management → Health-related quality of life
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management → Health-related quality of life
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This study contributes to evidence on Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management and Fasting Glucose, Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management and HbA1c.
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Measures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management for fasting plasma glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management for HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EB-CPG) for T2DM Management for health-related quality of life.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Health-related quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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