INDIAN AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR DIABETES

A condition that develops  when blood sugar levels are high in body . It appears when pancreas produce insufficient or no insulin, or when the body does not appropriately react to effects of insulin. All ages are impacted by diabetes. For  cells that make up the muscles and tissues glucose is a source of energy. It is the main source of energy for the brain. When glucose entre your bloodstream, it need assistance to get used up by cells. The insulin is key . The glucose build up in your system and results in high blood sugar if pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or if body doesn’t use it effectively.

The major causes of each kind of diabetes vary. Yet, diabetes can result in an excess of sugar in blood regardless of kind individual have. Excess levels of blood sugar can lead to serious health issues. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes both are chronic diabetes diseases. Diabetes disorders including gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes are reversible if managed properly. Greater than usual levels of blood sugar levels leads to pre-diabetes develops. However the blood sugar levels are not high enough to be categorized as diabetes. Also, if no preventative measures are done, pre-diabetes might progress to diabetes.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF DIABETES?

The most typical types include :

• Type 2 Diabetes : with this kind, body produces insufficient insulin or the insulin’s effect on cells is abnormal. This is most typical kind of diabetes. Although mostly affecting adults, it can also impact kids.
• Type 1 Diabetes : This form of auto-immune illness occurs when, for an unidentified cause, immune system assaults and kills insulin-producing cells in pancreas. Type 1 diabetes affects up to 10% of patients with the disease. While it can occur at any age, it is typically diagnosed in children and young people.
• Gestational Diabetes : Some people experience this sort of development when pregnant. After pregnancy, gestational diabetes often disappears. The chance of acquiring Type 2 diabetes later in life is increased if you have gestational diabetes, though.

Some other types of diabetes includes :

• Type 3c Diabetes
• Neonatal Diabetes
• Latent auto-immune Diabetes in adults
• Maturity-onset Diabetes of young
• Brittle Diabetes

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DIABETES?

Diabetes, irrespective of the kind, is caused by an excess of glucose in blood. Yet, depending on the kind of diabetes , there are several causes for elevated blood glucose levels.

Diabetic causes includes :

• Insulin resistance : The major cause of type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance. When muscles, fat, and liver cells don’t react to insulin as they should, you have illnesses and circumstances, such as obesity, inactivity, food, hormone imbalances, heredity, and some drugs, cause variable degrees of insulin resistance.
• Hormonal imbalances : The placenta produces substances throughout pregnancy that lead to insulin resistance. If pancreas is unable to generate enough insulin to overcome the insulin resistance, individual may develop gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can also be brought on by other hormone-related disorders such as Cushing syndrome and acromegaly.
• Pancreatic damage : Type 3c diabetes can occur from physical harm to pancreas which can happen as a result of a disease, surgery, or accident.
• Genetic mutation : MODY and neonatal diabetes may be brought on by certain genetic mutations.
• Certain medications : Type 2 diabetes can also result from long-term use of several medicines, including corti-costeroids and anti-HIV/AIDS drugs.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES?

Some of the common symptoms experienced by diabetes includes :

• Fatigue
• Increased thirst and dry mouth
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow-healing sores or cuts
• Frequent urination
• Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
• Frequent skin and vaginal yeast infections.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES?

If not managed properly diabetes can lead to development of certain complications in individuals. The complications includes:

• Heart attack
• Atherosclerosis
• Coronary artery disease
• Stroke
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Diabetic retinopathy

WHAT AYURVED SAYS ABOUT DIABETES ?

In Ayurveda,  diabetes is referred to as ” Madhumeha“. Because madhu means sweet and Meha means pee, diabetes is referred to in Ayurveda as “sweet urine”. The term was developed from the order of diabetic urine, which is similar to honey. Ayurveda describes each person as a special synthesis of their doshas. The Doshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata and pitta are dry and airy doshas, while Kapha is chilly, slimy and heavy dosha.

• Health problems are brought on by each Dosha’s imbalance. Diabetes is brought on by an imbalance in kapha dosha. Ayurveda makes use of medications that are made from various plants . These drugs helps the pancreas, which makes insulin, by mending and fortifying this organ.
• Allopathic drugs on the other hand, cause the pancreas to over work and eventually weaken it. After taking oral medicine for a few years, a diabetic patient has to take insulin.
• The other symptoms of diabetes, such as diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, and diabetic retinopathy, are also addressed by ayurveda. It provided precise preventative advice to stave against these illnesses. The immune system of humans is strengthened by ayurvedic drugs.

HERBS FOR DIABETES :

• Lodhra
• Haridra
• Jambu
• Bilva
• Asana
• Khadira
• Kathaka
• Saptaparna

PANCHAKARMA FOR DIABETES :

• Vasti
• Udvartan
• Abhyangam
• Virechan
• Patra potli pind swedan

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT OF DIABETES:

1. Madhumeha Kusumakar Rasa:

Madhumeha Kusumakar Rasa contains Suvarnayukta Vasant Kusumakar Rasa 10 mg, Mamejjaka Ghana 30 mg, Haridra 50 mg, Amalaki 50 mg, Guduchi 50 mg, Shuddha Shilajatu 40 mg, Yashada Bhasma 5 mg Processed in Bilva Patra Swarasa, Asana Kwath q.s. as active ingredients. Key benefits of Madhumeha Kusumakar Rasa:
Effectively treat diabetes and its complications.Help in reducing blood and urine sugar effectively due to their Kapha and Meda Pachak action. Also, prevents eyes from bad effect of Diabetes.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

2. Ashwagandha Tablet:

These tablet are pure Ayurvedic preparation which contains pure extract of Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is used for arthritis, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, tumors, tuberculosis, asthma, leukoderma, bronchitis, backache, fibromyalgia, menstrual problems, and chronic liver disease. Ashwagandha shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-stress properties. It also regulates sugar metabolism and cholesterol.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Diabo care tablet:

These tablets are pure Ayurvedic formulation. It contains herbal ingredients such as Karela, Jamun, Ashwagandgha, Gurmur, Shuddha Shilajeet, Neem, Dalchini. It Maintains overall health and wellbeing, best for the liver detoxification and controls high blood pressure. It maintains the blood sugar level. Jamun is well known to be effective in the treatment of Diabetes, thus it reduces the level of glycosuria. It contains Polypeptide-p which has shown to control diabetes naturally.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Diabo Care Kadha:

Diabo kadha is based on ancient Ayurvedic Science which includes ingredient like Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Methi dana (Trigonella foenum- graecum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Haldi (Curcuma longa), etc. Diabo kadha increases the uptake of glucose by the cells, regenerate lipid mechanism, preventing micro-vascular damage and diabetic retinopathy. It also helps in the burning of palms and soles, wounds that take time to heal, skin infections, unexplained extreme fatigue, etc.

Recommended Dosage:Take 20 ml twice a day with normal water.

5. Shilajit Satva:

CAC Shilajit is available in the form of Shilajit Satva. It is a potent Immunity Booster and acts as an antioxidant, possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It has a tremendous effect on Male Harmones, Anaemia, Alziehmers disease, improves brain functions, Fatigueness, various Tumours and Cysts like PCOD in females. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties it works on inflamed lymph nodes as well. It balances blood sugar, increases absorption of nutrients, helps in detoxification, helps in reducing mood swings.

Recommended Dosage:As directed by physician.