Effectiveness of Fenugreek Water to Reduce Random Blood Glucose Level among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Mothrowala Dehradun

Background Type II Diabetes Mellitus T2DM is a global health challenge, with India having a particularly high disease burden. While pharmacological treatments are effective, their cost and side effects have increased interest in complementary and alternative therapies. Fenugreek Trigonella foenum graecum is a traditional remedy with proven hypoglycemic properties, attributed to bioactive compounds like soluble fiber galactomannan and 4 hydroxylsoleucine. However, limited clinical evidence exists for the specific effectiveness of fenugreek seed water, a simple and culturally accepted preparation. Methods A quantitative pre experimental study using a one group pre test post test design was conducted. A sample of 60 patients with T2DM was selected from Mothrowala, Dehradun, via convenient sampling. The intervention involved the daily consumption of 10 grams of fenugreek seeds soaked overnight in 250 ml of water, taken on an empty stomach for 30 consecutive days. Random Blood Glucose RBG levels were measured using a calibrated glucometer before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a paired t test, and the Chi square test. Results The pre intervention mean RBG level was 219.32 mg dL, with 55 of participants in the moderate 181 250 mg dL and 25 in the high 250 mg dL categories. Post intervention, the mean RBG level significantly decreased to 180 mg dL. A substantial majority of participants 66.7 achieved controlled RBG levels 140 180 mg dL after the intervention. The paired t test revealed a statistically significant reduction in RBG levels t=8.118, p 0.05 . No significant association was found between the improvement in RBG levels and selected demographic variables. The intervention demonstrated 100 adherence and high acceptability with no reported adverse effects. Conclusion The study concludes that fenugreek water is an effective, safe, affordable, and culturally acceptable complementary therapy for reducing random blood glucose levels in patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Its integration into community based diabetes management strategies is recommended to enhance glycaemic control. Karishma Thapa | Prof. Dr. Ponmari. K "Effectiveness of Fenugreek Water to Reduce Random Blood Glucose Level among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Mothrowala Dehradun" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-9 | Issue-5 , October 2025, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd97575.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/97575/effectiveness-of-fenugreek-water-to-reduce-random-blood-glucose-level-among-patients-with-type-ii-diabetes-mellitus-in-mothrowala-dehradun/karishma-thapa