Ayurvedic CDC Multimodal Protocol for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Glycaemic and Cardiometabolic Outcomes in 55 Combined Patients — A Multi-Site Retrospective Observational Study

"Dr. Pravin Jayram Ghadigaonkar, MD, PhD Scholar Dr. Pravin Jayram Ghadigaonkar is an Ayurvedic physician, researcher, educator, and healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in preventive and lifestyle medicine. He holds an MD (Dravyaguna) and is pursuing a PhD in Preventive Cardiology, with a special focus on integrating Ayurvedic principles with modern evidence-based healthcare for chronic lifestyle disorders. Over the course of his career, Dr. Ghadigaonkar has played key roles in clinical practice, medical operations, research, and physician training. He currently leads large-scale medical operations and has been associated with the management, analysis, and clinical review of health data from over 10 lakh patients. His areas of expertise include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic health, and preventive cardiology. Dr. Ghadigaonkar has authored and co-authored more than 20 research publications and has presented scientific work at national and international conferences. His research contributions have received recognition, including the Best Research Paper Award at the World Ayurveda Congress (2022). He is also a recipient of the Konkan Ratna Puraskar for his contributions to healthcare and public awareness. A passionate health educator, he has delivered over 500 public health awareness lectures, participated in more than 150 television health programs, and has been actively involved in community initiatives focused on disease prevention and lifestyle transformation. His professional interests include preventive cardiology, metabolic disease management, evidence-based Ayurveda, public health education, and clinical research. Through this blog, Dr. Ghadigaonkar shares practical, research-backed insights to help readers understand their health better, make informed decisions, and adopt sustainable lifestyle practices for long-term wellness."