Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose or sugar levels are higher than the normal. Glucose comes from the food you eat. When this glucose is not metabolized properly, it tends to remain in the blood. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause serious problems. A simple blood test can show if you have diabetes.
In Ayurveda, diabetes is referred to as ‘Prameha’. The advantage of taking ayurvedic treatment in diabetes is that, along with controlling sugar, it also improves overall health, has zero side effects & chances of developing diabetic complications are lowest. Exercise, weight control and dietary regimens also help control your diabetes. You should also monitor your glucose level as advised & take medicines as prescribed.
After diabetes, then known are Diabetic complications. As said, when ill – metabolized sugar / glucose remains in blood, it gets deposited & can damage vital organs such as your eyes, kidneys & nerves. Diabetes can also cause heart diseases, stroke & non – healing ulcers.
In Ayurveda, Panchakarma Therapies have been proven of great use in diabetes as prevention & curative measures. Panchakarma therapies, when taken by a diabetic patient helps to maintain health of vital organs, thereby reducing the chances of suffering from such diabetic complications.