Ayurvedic Treatment for Diabetes mainly focuses on correcting the lifestyle through changes in diet and physical activity. Diabetes is one of the most common lifestyle disorders that affect a large section of population globally. It is a chronic illness that requires a round the clock attention and also a large degree of self-management. Diabetes is caused when the body is not able to break down the glucose into energy. As a result the body shows high levels of blood glucose, a condition known in medical terms as hyperglycemia.

What Are The Types Of Diabetes?

There are three main types of Diabetes mellitus:
1. Type 1 DM results from the body’s failure to produce enough insulin. This form was previously referred to as “insulin-dependent Diabetes mellitus” (IDDM) or “juvenile diabetes”. The cause is unknown.
2. Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop. This form was previously referred to as “non insulin-dependent Diabetes mellitus” (NIDDM) or “adult-onset diabetes”. Type 2 Diabetes is the most common type of Diabetes and is mainly caused due to unhealthy lifestyle.
3. Gestational Diabetes is the third form and occurs when pregnant women without a previous history of Diabetes develop a high blood glucose level.

What Are The Common Symptoms Of Diabetes?

A majority of people with Diabetes do not get early diagnosis of Diabetes due to lack of awareness and recognition of the symptoms. Here are the common symptoms of diabetes,

• Increased thirst
• Frequent urination
• Increased hunger
• Sudden weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing sores

Symptoms may develop rapidly (weeks or months) in type 1 diabetes, while they usually develop much more slowly and may be subtle or absent in type 2 Diabetes. Several other signs and symptoms can mark the onset of diabetes, although they are not specific to the disease and include vision, headache, fatigue, slow healing of cuts, and itchy skin. Prolonged high blood glucose can cause glucose absorption in the lens of the eye, which leads to changes in its shape, resulting in vision changes. A number of skin rashes that can occur in Diabetes are collectively known as diabetic dermadromes.

What is the Etiology Of Diabetes As Per Ayurveda?

Diabetes in Ayurveda is called as Prameha, which means excessive urination. The ancient Ayurvedic texts have elaboratively classified the disease Prameha on the basis of dosha dominance as Kaphaj, Pittaj & Vataj. According to Ayurveda type 1 Diabetes is similar to Vataja prameha that is hereditary and has no cure whereas type 2 Diabetes is similar to kaphaja prameha, which is acquired due to unhealthy lifestyle and is curable. The third type of Diabetes known as Gestational Diabetes is described in the diseases of Garbhini as Garbhini Prameha. As per Ayurveda theories intake of sweets, bakery products, lack of exercise & sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of Diabetes.

What is The Best Ayurvedic Treatment For Diabetes?

Ayurvedic treatment for Diabetes focuses on removing the cause of Prameha which is done by life style management through diet and exercises. Ayurveda describes treatment of Prameha in the following ways,
1. Sthoola Pramehi/Kaphaja/Obese type 2 diabetes
2. Krisha Pramehi/Vataja/Type 1 DM/Lean patients of type 2 diabetes

1. Sthoola Pramehi/Kaphaja/Obese type 2 diabetes

Oral medications

1. Kwath
   1. Nishakatakadi kwath: Used specially in newly diagnosed or Obese type of Type 2 DM. It has a hypoglycaemic action.
2. Tablets
   1. Glymin tablets: Reduces hyperglycaemia by maintaining normal blood sugar level & prevents acute manifestations and long term micro & macro vascular complications in Type 2 DM patients.
   2. Chandraprabha Pills
   3. Aarogyavardhini rasa
3. Aasav/Arishtam
   1. Ayaskriti

Treatments

1. Vamana & Virechana: Depending on the status of the patient these procedures should be carried out after administering ghritam like Gulgultikta ghritam, Panchatikta Ghritam etc. Both are Detoxification processes that include induced emesis or purgation to remove accumulated vata and toxins from the body.
2. Basti: After the Vamana and Virechana, Kashaya Basti therapy is administer. It includes decoction enemas made from herbal extracts such as Ahacharadi kwath, Nimba kwath, Gulgultikta kwath, and Thiktakam kwath.
3. Udavartana : It includes massaging the body using special herbalpowders. This procedure helps to reduce the excess fat from the body by mobilising it.

2. Krisha Pramehi/Vataja/Type 1 DM/Lean patients of type 2 DM

Oral Medicines

1. Glymin tablets
2. Chandraprabha pills

Treatments

1. Basti: In Madhumeha, Vata is the predominant Dosa and therefore Basti is the ideal treatment. However continuous Kashaya Basti is not recommended for people with type 2 diabetes, so Sneha Basti is given after 3 Kashaya Basti procedures.
2. Navrakizhi: Helps in pacifying symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (Nerve pain)
3. Pizhichil: Helps in pacifying symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.

How Much Does The Ayurvedic Treatment For Diabetes Cost?

Ayurveda treatment for Diabetes uses some special therapies based on condition and type of Diabetes. Lifestyle modification is an integral part of Diabetes treatment in Ayurveda. It is very important to meet the doctor describe your lifestyle so that the right kind of therapy can be prescribed. Since the Ayurvedic treatment of Diabetes is customised for every case, the cost of Ayurvedic Diabetes treatment is different for every case. You need to make an appointment and meet our experts to find out the cost of Ayurvedic treatment for Diabetes.