Diabetes

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DIABETES

Diabetes mellitus is a  metabolic disorder in which the production of insulin hormone in pancreas is insufficient or faulty. There can be resistance to available insulin. Body is unable to make proper use of glucose at cellular level, resulting in Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and glycosuria (sugar in urine).Poorly managed diabetic can lead to host of long term complications are:-

·       Heart attacks

·       Strokes

·       Blindness

·       Nerve damage

·       Recurrent infections Amputation of limb

·       UTI, Impotence in men

According to Ayurveda, there are 20 forms of Diabetes.

4  types- Vata (urine)

6  types- pitta (Bile)

10 types- Kapha (phlegm)

But Prameha (Diabetes) is mainly kapha doshas diseases.

Causes of Diabetes

·       Diet increasing ,such as sugar, fat, potatoes & rice

·       Hereditary

·       Lack of exercise , Sedentary lifestyle

·       Mental stress & strain

·       Excessive sleep ,poor physical activity

Sign & Symptoms

·       Frequent urination

·       Excessive thirst

·       Increased hunger

·       Weight loss

·       Tiredness /Lethargy

·       Lack of interest & concentration

·       Tingling sensation or numbness in hands or feet

·       Blurred vision

·       Slow healing wound

Diagnosis

·       Blood glucose level-Fasting & PP after meals

·       Oral glucose tolerance test

Fruits & vegetables help to cure Diabetes

Papaya, Guava, Orange, Pineapple, Jamun, Green leafy vegetables, Jack fruit, cucumbers, Bitter guard

Herbs that treat

·       Cinnamon powder, Fenugreek (Indian methi)

·       Dry seed powder of jamun fruits have to be used in a dose of 1 tsp twice or thrice with luke warm water

·       Gudmar patra churna ( Gymnema syalvestra) Dry leaves of this plant, used one tsp daily with Luke warm water.

·       Nagar motha

·       Daruhridra (Berberis aristata)

·       Amlaki (Emblica officianalis)

·       Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

·       Vibhitaki (Terminalia Bellirica)

Panchkarma treatment with special emphasis on Abhyangam ,Shirodhara can help in Detoxification the body and for Rejuvenation

Precautions

Do’s

·       Do brisk walking at any time for 30 min

·       Drink green tea & herbal tea

·       Take small meals frequently instead of large meals

·       Choose water ,low fat milk, lassi, coconut water.

·       Opt for steamed baked ,grilled  or roasted dishes rather than fried foods

Don’t

·       Fast food, spicy food & fatty foods is to be avoided

·       Avoid sugar , soft drink & Packed food item