A Historical Journey of Diabetes Mellitus: From Ancient Descriptions to the Discovery of Insulin.

“A Historical Journey of Diabetes Mellitus: From Ancient Descriptions to the Discovery of Insulin” offers a comprehensive exploration of diabetes through both Unani and modern scientific perspectives. The book traces the evolution of diabetes understanding—from ancient references to the groundbreaking discovery of insulin-while emphasizing the Unani system’s holistic and preventive principles. It covers the disease’s history etiology clinical features diagnosis and management integrating traditional wisdom with evidence-based insights. Special attention is given to Unani concepts such as temperament-based treatment herbal pharmacology and personalized therapeutic regimens. The text also discusses complications non-healing ulcers and diabetes-related sexual health offering practical Unani approaches to these challenges. By blending ancient philosophy with modern medical science this book serves as a valuable resource for students researchers and clinicians fostering an integrative understanding of diabetes and inspiring a balanced approach to prevention management and holistic well-being. Dr. Md Anzar Alam MD (Unani) Ph.D MBA (Hospital Management) is an accomplished clinician researcher and academician dedicated to integrating Unani medicine with modern scientific approaches. An Assistant Professor in the Department of Moalajat SUMER Jamia Hamdard New Delhi he specializes in pulse diagnosis (Nabz Shanasi) and the Unani management of chronic diseases such as diabetes cancer hepatitis CKD and hypothyroidism. A topper in the NIUM Postgraduate Entrance Exam he earned his MD and Ph.D from NIUM Bengaluru and MBA from Annamalai University. Dr. Alam has received the Best Research Award from CCRUM Ministry of AYUSH for his innovative work. A prolific author of numerous peer-reviewed papers and book chapters he actively participates in national and international conferences. His contributions emphasize evidence-based Unani therapeutics and preventive healthcare inspiring the integration of traditional healing with contemporary medicine for holistic well-being.