TYPE-2 DIABETES AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

In Type-2 Diabetes body develop insulin resistance. The body cells are not able to properly take up glucose from food individual eats.

Pancreas produce insulin hormone that helps to regulates movement of blood glucose into cells to use it as energy. Over time pancreas starts to make less insulin and cells resist insulin which leads to build up of too sugar in blood. High level of blood sugar levels can lead to serious health problems if not managed properly.

Type 2 usually affects older peoples but in today’s time it become common in kids and teens due to childhood obesity.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF TYPE-2 DIABETES ?

Mainly combination of factors leads to development of Type 2 Diabetes. Some of the factors are :

• Extra Weight : Obesity increases risk of development of Type-2 diabetes as it can leads to insulin resistance in individual.
• Genetics : Genetic mutation of certain gene can lead to development of Type2 diabetes.
• Fat distribution mainly around abdomen area indicates a greater risk.
• Inactivity : Physical activity can help in controlling weight, using up glucose as energy and makes cells more sensitive to insulin. Inactivity or less activity increase the risk.
• Age : Individual of age 35 or older is at greater risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
• Family History : Having family history of Type-2 diabetes increase the risk of developing it in individual.
• Blood lipid levels : If level of HDL ( High density lipoprotein) the good cholesterol is low it can increase the risk.
• Pregnancy related risk: Individual having gestational diabetes while pregnant are at higher risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
• Pre-diabetes : Individual have high blood sugar then normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. If left untreated it can progress to Type-2 Diabetes.
• POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME : This condition commonly characterized by irregular menstrual cycle, obesity and excessive hair growth can increases the risk of Type-2 diabetes.

 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TYPE-2 DIABETES ?

Symptoms of Type-2 Diabetes includes :

• Frequent urination
• Increased thirst
• Unintended weight loss
• Fatigue
• Increased hunger
• Blurred vision
• Frequent infections
• Areas of darkened skin, mostly in armpits and neck
• Slow healing sores
• Numbness or tingling in feet or hands.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS ?

If not treated properly it can lead to development of other complications :

• Nerve damage in limbs
• Heart and Blood vessel disease
• Kidney disease
• Skin conditions
• Eye damage
• Slow healing
• Sleep apnea
• Dementia
• Liver problems
• Urinary tract infections

LIFE STYLE MANAGEMENT FOR TYPE-2 DIABETES :

To keep blood glucose level in check healthy life style changes includes :

• Healthy Diet : Consumption of food low in calories, cutting back on refined carbs , adding vegetables and fruits rich in fibers can help individual to keep Type-2 diabetes in check.
• Exercise : Doing physical activities daily for at-least 20-30 minutes can helps to control diabetes by bringing blood sugar level down. Exercise also helps to lower chances of developing heart disease and helps to ease out stress.
• Manage stress : Stress can lead to increase in individuals blood sugar level so person should manage their stress through yoga, deep breathing or hobbies that relax you.
• Avoid alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol can make blood sugar go too high or too low so avoid too much intake of alcohol to maintain normal blood sugar level.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

Type-2 Diabetes can be correlated with Madhumeha . Due to nidan sevan the doshas get vitiated  especially kapha and pitta in association with vata blocks the channels related to mamsa(muscle) and meda ( fat tissues).

Due to obstruction caused by vata , sweet ojas is transformed into astringent mixed sweet taste like honey. It discharge in urine thus it is called as Madhumeha.

HERBS:

• Vijayasar
• Khadira
• Saptaparna
• Haridra
• Nimba
• Bilva
• Shilajatu

PANCHKARMA :

• Abhyangam
• Swedanam
• Vasti
• Udvartan
• Virechan

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE 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.