The numbers speak for themselves, Diabetes is a rising problem and the health complications it can cause are severe. Living with diabetes is difficult. There are so many factors to consider and this can be stress full but all this should not put your life on hold. Managing your diabetes with Ayurveda makes your life a lot easier. If you are a diabetic or genetically prone to getting diabetes you can delay the onset and treat it effectively with Ayurvedic treatment for diabetes in holistic way .
What is Diabetes & its causes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, with a relative or absolute deficiency in insulin secretory response resulting in hyperglycemia. Insulin resistance is a major factor in the development of Type 2 diabetes, which is seen in obese patients.
Causes of Diabetes
Asyasukham swapnasukham dadhini gramyodakanuprasah payansi, Navannapanam gudvaikratam ch
Pramehahetuh kaphakrichh sarvam.
(Charak, Chikitsa 6/4)
- Being physically inactive
- Excessive sleep, including sleeping during the daytime
- Eating too much sweet food
- Excessive use of curd and other dairy products
- Eating too many foods that cause an increase in Kapha dosha.
- Your genes are also responsible in early development of Diabetes.
Symptoms of Diabetes
Most of the people don’t know that they have diabetes, and this is because they don’t understand the signs and symptoms, here are some warning sign you should not Ignore.
- Hunger and lethargic feeling.
- Frequent urination.
- Feeling thirstier than normal.
- Wounds that heals slowly.
- Rapid weight loss.
Ayurvedic perspective of Diabetes
According to ayurveda, diabetes can be traced to an imbalance of kapha dosha, which is comprised of water and earth elements. Ayurveda attribute the development of diabetes to a decrease in the digestive fire or Agni and there by diminished ability of the body to metabolize energy and eliminate toxins. In ayurveda there is no separate description of Diabetes. However it covered under the topic of Prameha. There are twenty types of prameha mentioned in ayurvedic text. These types are classified depending on the dominance Vata, Pitta, Kapha dosha & color of urine.
Diabetes is compared with Madhumeha a type of prameha with Vata dosha dominance.
Managing diabetes is a challenge but you can overcome this challenge by following holistic and natural way of controlling blood sugar along with ayurveda medicines. But before starting any treatment you must consult with an expert ayurveda physician.
Ayurvedic clasification of Diabetes
Etiological Classification (Sushrut)
1. Sahaja Prameha (Type 1/Juvenile/IDDM)
Family history
Early onset
Asthenic constitution
Prone to complications
2. Apathyanimittaja Prameha ( Type 2/NIDDM)
Over nutrition
Sedentary habits
Obese
Manageable with diet control and Herbo-Mineral Ayurvedic treatment for Diabetes
Ayurvedic clasification of Diabetes According to Dosha
Kaphaja Prameha – (Pre-Diabetes)There are 10 sub types of Kapha Prameha with following symptoms.
Overweight with Mild Hyperglycemia
Polyuria/Glycosuria
Pittaja Prameha – (Acute Diabetes) There are 6 sub types of Pittaj Prameha with following symptoms.
Loss of weight
Hyperglycemia and Glycosuria
Urinary Tract Infection
Vataja Prameha – ( Chronic Diabetes)There are 4 sub types of Vataja Prameha. It is having following symptoms
Severe Hyperglycemia with Glycosuria
Nephropathy, Neuropathy
Retinopathy
Cardio Respiratory Complication
Gangrene
Diet & lifestyle recommendation of Diabetes
Include more green leafy vegetables and fruits in your diet.
Include fiber in your diet like jowar , bajra
Keep yourself hydrated with sufficient quantity of water
Reduce intake of saturated fats found in chips, biscuits, samosas, pastries.
Keep your mind calm & manage your stress.
Quit smoking and alcohol
Keep yourself physically active by brisk walking, cycling and yoga in your daily routine.
Ayurvedic Home Remedies
- Turmeric : Take ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder add ¼ teaspoon of amla powder to it. Take this mixture along with warm water empty stomach in the morning is very effective remedy to manage blood sugar levels.
- Cinnamon & Ginger tea along with tulasi helps to ignite agni ( digestive fire) and can also keep your sugar at a stable level.
- Garlic soak a bud of garlic in milk or water overnight. Eat this garlic bud in morning also helps in diabetics to keep cholesterol in check.
- Fenugreek seed are easily available in every household. Soak 1 teaspoon of methi seeds in water overnight. Eat this soaked seeds in the morning is very helpful for managing sugar levels.