Manage Diabetes Naturally

Ayurveda has all the answers to keep diabetes at bay.

- Dr. Sandeep Krishna

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make proper use of glucose, resulting in the condition of high blood sugar. Diabetes, if not managed properly, may lead to severe complications like heart attacks and blindness.

Glucose comes from the food we eat and is also made in liver and muscles. The blood carries glucose to all the cells in our body. Insulin, a chemical (or hormone) produced in the pancreas, is responsible for the uptake of glucose into cells for energy. Decreased levels of insulin affect this mechanism, leading to increased glucose in the bloodstream.

Ayurvedic understanding of diabetes

According to Ayurveda, the condition of diabetes fall under the category of ‘Prameha’ that is a result of excessive kapha dosha. The insufficient digestion leads to incomplete metabolism and paves way to the creation of ama, a toxic material that forms a cover in the small intestine and duodenum, thereby prohibiting the secretion of essential enzymes needed for the health of cells. Ayurveda also accuses stress as a psychic factor which can also cause neuroendorine changes

Symptoms of diabetes according to Ayurveda

Excessive urine formation &frequent urination

Increased hunger

Excessive thirst

Fatigue

Weight loss or weight gain

Blurred vision

Slow healing

Skin infections