What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes Mellitus or simply diabetes is a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).Pancreas is the organ that produces the hormone insulin, which controls blood sugar levels by moving glucose into cells for energy. Diabetes Mellitus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or when the body doesn’t use the insulin it makes correctly.
Types of Diabetes Mellitus
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus-This type is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in your pancreas for unknown reasons.It’s usually diagnosed in children and young adults.
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus-This is the most common type of diabetes. With this type, your body doesn’t make enough insulin and/or your body’s cells don’t respond normally to the insulin (insulin resistance). It mainly affects adults.
- Gestational diabetes-This type develops in some people during pregnancy.Gestational diabetes usually goes away after pregnancy.
Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus
The 3 ‘P’s are the key symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus:-
- Polydipsia (increased thirst).
- Polyuria (increased urination).
- Polyphagia (increased hunger).
- Dry mouth.
- Fatigue.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Blurred vision.
- Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet.
- Slow-healing sores or cuts.
- Frequent skin and/or vaginal yeast infections.
- Dark skin patches often found on the neck, armpits, and groin area.
- Cardiovascular issues (Myopathy) includes:-
- Coronary artery disease.
- Heart attack.
- Stroke.
- Atherosclerosis.
- Neuropathy (Nerve damage) which causes numbness, tingling and/or pain.
- Nephropathy (kidney failure).
- Retinopathy(blindness).
- Diabetes related foot conditions.
- Skin infections.
- Sexual dysfunction.
- Amputations.
- Hearing loss.
- Oral health issues, such as gum (periodontal) disease.
- Overweight or Obesity.
- Decreased physical activity.
- Hereditary.
- Genetics.
- High blood lipid profile.
- Age.
- The largest or heaviest meal of the day should be around noon.
- A light breakfast and dinner are ideal.
- Food should be eaten warm.
- Cold food should be avoided.
- Avoid sweet and sour tastes.
- Sipping on warm or hot water throughout the day.
- Avoid snacks in between.
- Water that has been stored in copper is a traditional aid to diabetes treatment.
- FBS (Fasting blood sugar level).
- Random blood sugar test.
- Glucose Tolerance test.
- FA1C test.
Complications
Blood glucose levels that remain high for too long can damage your body’s tissues and organs. The long term complications are:-
Risk factors for Diabetes Mellitus
Ayurvedic View of Diabetes Mellitus
Ayurveda refers to diabetes as “Madhumeha” which literally means ‘sweet urine’. It refers to the increased blood sugar level that causes excess sugar in the urine. Diabetes is a kapha dosha imbalance disease. When the kapha dosha is not counterbalanced with a balancing diet and lifestyle, it can slow down the metabolic processes due to weak agni thereby manifesting diabetes. Sometimes, diabetes is also called “Ojomeha” or the loss of Ojas(the essence of life) through the urine.
Ayurvedic treatment for Diabetes Mellitus
Boolchand ayurveda provides the complete package as “Diabetes care pack” for the effective herbal treatment of diabetes. All the herbs are 100% pure, natural and vegetarian . The pack is made up of high quality herbs. These are free from any additives, chemicals and preservatives. These are safe to use as free from any side effects.
Diabetes Care Pack
Product Description
1.Gluco health powder
This herbal formulation of boolchand ayurveda contains Indrajau (Holarrhena antidysenterica) ,Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata) and Chitrakmool (Plumbago indica).
Benefits-Particularly the bitter variety (Indrajau kadwa), it contains beta-glucan, which slows glucose absorption, helps control blood sugar and can improve insulin sensitivity.Daruhaldi (also known a Indian barberry) is an ayurvedic herb known for its rich content of the alkaloid Berberine. The berberine in daruhaldi is effective in regulating blood.Sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity, increasing insulin production and slowing carbohydrates digestion. Chitrak root is also beneficial in managing diabetes by enhancing insulin secretion due to its anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant properties.
Dosage-2 scoop of powder with plain water before meals in morning time.
2.Bone and nervine supplement
This herbal product of boolchand ayurveda significantly reduces the blood sugar level as it contain two magical herbs i.e Kutki(Picrorhiza kurroa) and methi (Fenugreek).The bitter tasting herbs regulates blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity and controlling glucose metabolism.As the name suggests,Bone and Nervine supplement,also provides nutrition and strengthens the nerves and prevents diabetic neuropathy and other complications.
Dosage – 1 scoop of powder with lukewarm water after dinner.
3.Iron and calcium compound special
Most diabetic patient feel general weakness or fatigue in spite of maintaining a normal blood sugar level. This tablet is useful in reducing the symptoms of fatigue and managing a normal blood sugar level when used as supportive medicine along with the existing treatment. This is because of its Balya(strength provider ) property. It also improves immunity to fight secondary infection due to its Rasayana (Rejuvenating nature).
Dosage –2 tablet with luke warm water after dinner.
4.Diabepure capsule
It is the best herbal remedy for diabetes. It is the blend of various single herbs like Karela(Momordica charantia), methi(Fenugreek), kutki(Picrorhiza kurroa),Kali jeeri(Centratherum Anthelminticum), kal megh(Andrographis paniculata) and Jamun(Syzygium cumini).
Benefits
Dosage – 2 tablets with plain water twice a day in morning and evening.
