Diabeets and Its Management

Summary:

Diabeets Mellitus is one of the most costly burdensome chronic diseases of our time and is condition that is increasing in epidemic population in the whole world.

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Diabeets, herbal remedies for Diabeets, bitter melon, Diabeets cure, Diabeets treatment

Article Body:

Diabeets Mellitus is one of the most costly burdensome chronic diseases of our time and is condition that is increasing in epidemic population in the whole world. The complications resulting from the diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are associated with failure of various organs such as the eyes, kidneys and nerves. Diabetics are also at a significantly higher risk for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and stroke and they have a greater likelihood of having hypertension dyslipidemia and obesity. 

What is Diabeets? 

Diabeets is a serious disorder of the glands, of pancreas to be exact, called Madhumeha in Ayurveda. It is one of the most insidious disorders of the metabolism and, if left undiagnosed, may lead to rapid emaciation and ultimately death. 

What are the types of Diabeets? 

According to Ayurveda Diabeets is of two types: Diabeets Mellitus- Insulin dependent Juvenile Diabeets (IDDM-Type I) in which the body is unable to produce insulin and Non Insulin Dependent Adult Onset Diabeets (NIDDM-Type II) in which the pancreas produces insulin, but it is insufficient for reducing the blood glucose to normal levels. 

What are the common symptoms of Type- 1 Diabeets? Some of the common symptoms of Type- 1 Diabeets are: 

Excessive Thirst Frequent urination Unexplained weight loss Irritability Weakness Fatigue 

What are the common symptoms of Type- 2 Diabeets? Some of the common symptoms of Type- 2 Diabeets are: 

Loss off weight Numbness in hands or feet. Uncontrolled infections Pain in the limbs Inflammatory chest infections Dimness of vision, contrast Excessive thirst Body weakness 

What are the different tests for Diabeets? 

Urine Test: Some chemicals are added to a few drops of urine. Colour change indicates presence of glucose in urine. 

Blood Test: In this, blood is taken to test the glucose level. This is more accurate test to confirm Diabeets 

Which parts of my body are affected by Diabeets? 

Blood Vessels: Higher level of glucose damage the blood vessels. As a result of this most of the diabetic complications occur in blood vessels. 

Heart: Diabeets affects the heart by: Increasing the amount of fat in blood and increasing the amount of homocysteine in blood. 

Kidney: In Diabeets because of increased levels of glucose, kidneys have to do extra work to retain essential substances and separate waste products to produce urine. This affects the small blood vessels and their capacity to filter. After many years of work, it leads to kidney failure. 

Eyes: Diabeets affects blood vessels of the eyes. Damage to these blood vessels leads to eye problems like: Damage to retina, Cataract or total loss of vision 

Foot: Damage to blood vessels reduces blood flow to the feet and increases risk of developing foot ulcers and infections. 

Nerves: High glucose level for a long time damages nerves. Nerve damage reduces sensation in some parts of body which may lead to: Numbness and tingling, Fainting and dizziness 

Home Remedies for Diabeets: 

The best remedy for this disease is the bitter gourd, better known as ‘karela’. Eat this vegetable as often as you can or have at least one tablespoon of karela juice daily to reduce blood sugar levels in your blood and urine. 

Amla, due to its vitamin C content is effective in controlling Diabeets. A tablespoon of its juice, mixed with a cup of fresh bitter-gourd juice, taken daily for two months will secrete the pancreas and enable it to secrete insulin. 

Take ten tulsi leaves, ten neem leaves and ten belpatras with a glass of water early morning on an empty stomach. It will work wonders in keeping your sugar levels under control. 

The leaves of Butea tree are very useful in Diabeets. They reduce blood sugar and are useful in glycousia. 

Take two teaspoons of powdered Fenugreek seeds with milk. Two teaspoons of the seeds can also be swallowed whole, daily. 

Eat 10 fresh fully grown curry leaves every morning for three months. It prevent Diabeets due to heredity factors. It also cures Diabeets due to obesity.