Category: Diabetes & Complications

ABSTRACT

The food we eat is converted into glucose by various processes occurring in our bodies. Insulin is a hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas. It is responsible for the maintenance of normal glucose homeostasis in the body. It allows cells to uptake glucose for day-to-day activities. Insulin is also responsible for glycogenesis, glycogenolysis, and gluconeogenesis.
If there is an abnormality in insulin production, there is an accumulation of glucose in blood and cells do not get enough glucose for activities.

INTRODUCTION

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar level is raised (Hyperglycemia). Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational diabetes are the most common types of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes occurs when your body is unable to produce insulin. It is also called Insulin-dependent diabetes. It is due to an autoimmune response that destroys beta cells in your pancreas. It usually develops during childhood. In Type 2 Diabetes, either your body produces insufficient insulin or does not use it efficiently. It is also called Non-Insulin dependent diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes is more common than Type 1 Diabetes. Whereas gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy due to increased production of placental hormones leading to insulin resistance. It resolves after the birth of the foetus. All types of Diabetes including Gestational Diabetes can lead to serious health complications. So, it is very important to manage Diabetes properly.

CAUSES

1. Family History
2. Autoimmune response
3. Insulin resistance
4. Genetic mutations
5. Pancreatic damage
6. Endocrine diseases: Acromegaly, Cushing syndrome, PCOS.
7. Sedentary Lifestyle
8. Overweight

SYMPTOMS

1. Increased thirst (Polydipsia)
2. Frequent urination (Polyuria)
3. Extreme Hunger (Polyphagia)
4. Weight loss
5. Numbness in hands or feet
6. Tingling sensation in hands and feet
7. Fatigue
8. Delayed healing of wounds/sores
9. Frequent infection
10. Fruity smelling breath
11. Acanthosis nigricans (Dark skin on certain body parts) in Insulin resistance Diabetes.

COMPLICATIONS

1. Diabetic Neuropathy
2. Diabetic Nephropathy
3. Diabetic Retinopathy
4. Cardiovascular diseases
5. Foot ulcers
6. Amputation

DIAGNOSIS

1. Fasting blood sugar test
2. Random blood sugar test
3. A1C test
4. Oral Glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

AYURVEDIC OVERVIEW

In Ayurveda, Diabetes is called Prameha. According to Acharya Charak, a sedentary lifestyle, oversleeping, excessive use of curd, excessive intake of soup of aquatic and marshy animals, excessive consumption of jaggery and other Kapha-promoting factors are responsible for Prameha. Prameha is considered Kapha Pradhan Tridoshaj Vyadhi. Kapha and Pitta cause Prameha by affecting medas (Lipid metabolism), muscles and body fluid situated in the urinary bladder. Under the action of dosha, different types of Prameha are produced by reaching the urinary bladder and affecting the urine. These three doshas affect medas (fat), blood, semen, fluid (ambu), muscle fat, lasika (lymph), majja (marrow), rasa, ojas (immunity) and muscles. 20 types of Prameha are known in Ayurveda. There are 10 types of Kaphaj Prameha, 6 types of Pittaj Prameha and 4 types of vatik Prameha.

PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF PRAMEHA

1. Sweating
2. Foul smell in body
3. Laxity in body
4. Fond for comfort in lying, sitting and sleeping
5. Heaviness in body
6. Excessive increase of hair, nails
7. Liking for cold
8. Sweetness in mouth
9. Burning sensation in hands and feet

TREATMENT

According to Acharya Charak, Prameha is treated in two ways:

1. In Obese and strong patients: Sanshodhan Chiktisa (Detoxification) is done.
2. In Lean and weak patients: Brihan Chiktisa (Nourishing therapy) is done.
3. Decoctions for Kaphaja Prameha: Following are the decoctions for Kaphaj Prameha that should be given with  honey:
4. Decoction of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Katphala (Myrica nagi), Musta (Cyperus rotundus) and Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa)
5. Decoction of Haridra (Curcuma longa) and Daruharidra (Berberis aristata).
6. Patha (Cissampelos pareira), Murva (Morus alba) nad Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)
7. Decoctions for Pittaj Prameha: Following are the decoctions for Pittaja Prameha that should be given with honey:
8. Decoction of Usira (Vetiveria zizanioides), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), Arjuna (Terminalia belerica) and Chandan (Santalum album)
9. Decoction of Patola (Trichosanthes dioica), Nimba (Azadirachta indica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
10. Decoction of Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Utpala (Nymphaea caerulea) and Mustak (Cyperus rotundus)
11. In the Vatik type of Prameha, oils and ghrita cooked with these decoctions should be given.

Formulations indicated in Prameha

• Lodhrasav
• Phalatrikadi kwath
• Lodhrasav
• Dantyasav

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR DIABETES BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda offers the best combination of effective herbal remedies such as garlic capsules, karela capsules, fenugreek capsules, and curcumin capsules for the Ayurvedic treatment of Diabetes. These medicines are in the form of  Capsules. For natural and herbal treatment always look for natural products which contain pure extracts and are formulated under GMP guidelines. Planet Ayurveda products are scientific and certified. They are free from any chemicals, additives, and preservatives. Products of Planet Ayurveda are formulated by MD Doctors and are 100% natural, pure, and free from side effects.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Garlic capsules

Garlic capsules is an ayurvedic formulation that contains garlic (Allium sativum). It is considered Vednasthapak (Analgesic) in Ayurveda. It is hot in potency. It balances Vata dosha, Kapha dosha and increases pitta dosha. This herb offers a variety of health benefits like respiratory, cardiovascular health, improves digestion, and enhances libido. Garlic helps in clearing the blockages of channels. It is rich in antioxidants and helps to lower LDL (Bad cholesterol). It is also responsible for maintaining normal blood sugar and blood pressure. Garlic is used to manage arthritis, skin disorders, worm infestation & digestive disorders.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. Karela capsules

Karela capsule is a herbal formulation that contains Karela (Momordica charantia). Karela, commonly known as bitter gourd, has many health benefits. According to Acharya Bhavprakash, it is cold in potency. It pacifies vitiated kapha and pitta dosha. It is used for the management of diabetes, obesity, anaemia, and anorexia.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

3. Fenugreek capsules

Fenugreek capsule is a wonderful herbal formulation that contains Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Fenugreek balances all three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). It is anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and a good galactagogue.It regulates normal blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels. It is also indicated in digestive problems. Fenugreek contains such activities which are responsible for anti-diabetic activity.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

4. Curcumin capsules

Curcumin is a miraculous extract obtained from Haridra (Curcuma longa). Haridra is hot in potency and contains curcumin as an active ingredient. Curcumin is anti-inflammatory in nature and improves immunity.  It is indicated in diabetes, hyperlipidemia, skin diseases, urticaria, hives, wheals, anaemia, edema, arthritis etc.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

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CONCLUSION

It can be concluded from the above article that diabetes can be managed in a natural way. Treatment of diabetes varies from person to person.  Detoxification of the body followed by herbal treatment and a healthy lifestyle can help in controlling abnormal blood sugar levels.