Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make proper use of glucose, resulting in the condition of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Excess glucose in the blood ultimately results in high levels of glucose being present in the urine (glycosuria). This increases the urine output, which leads to dehydration and increased thirst.
Causes :
Factors that are often responsible for causing diabetes are excessive intake of foods which are difficult to digest, such as fried foods, creams, etc. Lack of exercise, mental stress and strain, excessive sleep, overeating and consequent obesity, excessive intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates, Overloading of proteins and fats can also lead to diabetes. Hereditary factors also play role in causing diabetes.
Symptoms
Fatigue
Weight loss or weight gain
Frequent urinary tract infections
Blurred vision
Excessive sweating
Excessive thirst
Excessive hunger
Frequent urination in large quantity
View Of Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, Diabetes Mellitus is known as Madhumeha (Madhu means ‘honey’ and Meha means ‘urine’). Medhumeha is categorized as Vataj Meha (a problem caused by aggravation of Vata or Air). Vata is an Ayurvedic humor symbolizing wind and dryness. Deterioration of the body is a characteristic that indicates impairment of Vata. Maximum deterioration of dhatus (body tissues) occurs in this type of disease and this is the reason why all vital organs are affected by Diabetes. The other prime cause of Diabetes Mellitus is impaired digestion. Impaired digestion leads to accumulation of specific digestive impurities which accumulate in the pancreatic cells and impair the production of insulin.
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
Include whole grains in the diet, such as wheat bread/pasta and brown rice.
Cheese and yogurt prepared with skimmed (nonfat) milk may be taken.
Use garlic, onion, bitter gourd, spinach, raw banana, and black plum.
Make a flour mixture of 1 part barley, 1 part black chickpeas, and 4 parts whole-wheat flour and use this to form pancakes and bread.
Avoid sweet, sour, and salty foods, potatoes, sweet potatoes, colocasia (taro), yams, fresh grains and pulses (legumes), whole yogurt (high in fat), and heavy, oily and spicy foods.
Avoid sweet fruits like pineapple, grapes, mangoes, etc.
With the help of proper treatment, panchkarma, yoga, diet & life-style management & ayurvedic medicine, The management of Diabetes disease can helps the patient to enjoy happier & healthier life.