AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

A condition  in which body is not able to use the energy from the food properly is called Type 2 Diabetes. Pancreases starts to produce insulin which helps cells to use glucose. But over a certain period of time pancreas starts to make less insulin and the cell resist the insulin which leads to build up of too much sugar in the blood stream. High sugar levels in blood can lead to serious health conditions like stroke, heart diseases etc.

The most prevalent kind of diabetes is type 2. One in ten persons have the condition.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES?

There are certain factors that tends to increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.  The factors includes :

• Older than 45 years
• History of gestational diabetes
• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• Family history of diabetes
• Have prediabetes
• Sedentary lifestyle
• polycystic ovary syndrome
• High cholesterol

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES?

Common symptoms experienced by individual with Type 2 diabetes includes :

• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Frequent urination
• Increased hunger
• Slow healing sores
• Frequent infections
• Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
• Area of darkened skin, usually in armpits and neck

WHAT ARE COMPLICATIONS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES?

If not managed properly this condition can lead to development of other health complications like :

• Foot problems like foot and leg ulcers
• Eye problems like diabetes related retinopathy
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Stroke
• Urinary tract infection
• Gum problems
• Digestive problems like gastroparesis
• Skin conditions
• Hearing loss

WHAT AYURVED SAYS ABOUT TYPE 2 DIABETES ?

In Ayurved Type 2 diabetes can be correlated with Madhumeha. The doshas get vitiated as a result of nidan sevan, particularly kapha and pitta, which together with vata obstruct the channels associated to mamsa (muscle) and meda (fat tissues).

Vata’s blockage causes sweet ojas to change into an astringent mixed sweet flavour that tastes like honey. It excretes in urine, thus the name Madhumeha.

HERBS TO MANAGE TYPE 2 DIABETES :

• Gurmar
• Sadabahar
• Giloy
• Vijaysar
• Khadira
• Saptaparna
• Haridra
• Nimba
• Bilva

PANCHAKARMA :

• Abhyangam
• Swedanam
• Vasti
• Udvartan
• Virechan

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR TREATMENT OF TYPE 2 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.