diabetes and ayurveda
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Diabetes and Ayurveda
Dr. Nilima Jainwww.ayurpride.co
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Status of Diabetes
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Greek word meaning ‘siphon’ or ‘pass through’ or ‘drain’.
By the end of 18th century, the Latin term ‘Mellitus’ was added to Diabetes. Mellitus means ‘sugary’ taste.
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It is estimated that every fifth person with diabetes will be an Indian.
Countries with the largest number of diabetic population
Says by
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The transition from a traditional to modern lifestyle.
Rising trend of type II diabetes is in the urban areas.
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Despite all therapeutic advancements….
As per WHO……
Morbidity and Mortality are alarming due to
burden of its complications.
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Role of Ayurveda in D.M.
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Ayurvedic medicines have lasting sugar control even after the withdrawal of drugs.
These are safe because these medicines do not lead to hypoglycemic episodes.
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Though lots of medicines are available at most of the medical stores but it is advisable not to go in for over-the-counter medicines.
Self-medication should be strictly avoided, because under-dose or over-dose renders the medicines ineffective and fail to give the desired results.
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Intake of Ayurvedic medicines, as in case of Allopathic medicines, should be result oriented.
• Medicine should not be taken with the mindset that they are harmless and so can be taken as and when required.
• Only medicines from standard & certified companies should be used with the prescription of the physician.
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Ayurvedic medicines are helpful in:
• Newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus (D.M.).
• Uncomplicated D.M.• Non-insulin dependent diabetes
mellitus (NIDDM).• Insulin dependent diabetes
mellitus (IDDM) (under strict supervision/monitoring of blood sugar levels).
• Early stages of complications, i.e., nephropathy, neuropathy and retinopathy.
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Ayurvedic medicines are combined with regular anti-diabetic drugs already taken by the patient and the dose of the latter are tapered/adjusted
gradually by strictly monitoring the sugar levels at regular intervals.
The reduction of sugar levels is slow but progressive with continuous use of Ayurvedic medicines.
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They ensure long lasting optimum sugar control through multiple actions.
Besides relieving the general symptoms such as thirst, excess urination, etc., they help to repair & regenerate beta-cells in pancreas to secrete insulin.
They have a great role in preventing complications.
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The medicines increase peripheral utilization of glucose.
They overcome fatigue and tone up the body.
Have anti-oxidant properties.
Protect beta cells from oxidative stress.
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ROLE OF SIMPLE HERBS
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Many herbs are found to possess anti-diabetic properties and these can be used safely by the patients along with their anti-diabetic therapy
The results should be looked for after at least two to three months.
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Bitter gourd (Karela) - Momordica charantia
• This lowers the blood & urine sugar levels.
• Take 1 tablespoon of Amla juice in one cup of bitter gourd juice once a day.
• This stimulates the islets of Langerhans in pancreas thus stimulating insulin secretion
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Fenugreek (Methi) -Trigonella foenum graecum
• This is useful in early stage of diabetes.
• Soak 1 teaspoonful of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water overnight. Take the seeds along with the water in the morning.
• This is a proven hypoglycemic agent.
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Java plum (Jamun)- Syzygium cumini
• This is regarded as very specific against diabetes.
• Mix equal quantities of Jamun seed powder, amla powder and bitter gourd powder. Take one teaspoon of this mixture twice a day.
• This checks the progression of diabetes.
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Indian gooseberry (Amla) - Embellica officinalis.
• This has high vitamin-C content & is useful in diabetes.
• Take 4 teaspoonful of amla juice + 2 teaspoonful of lemon juice mixed with 1 teaspoon of pure natural honey in the morning empty stomach.
• This acts on digestive system as a whole along with liver, spleen and pancreas.
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