Ayurvedic Lifestyle Modifications for Managing Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that wipes away the sweetness from your life. It is a chronic disease where an organ called the pancreas is not able to produce enough insulin in the body. Since insulin regulates the blood glucose levels in the body, any interference with this process can lead to an increase in the level of blood sugar in the body. In the present age, you have multiple options for treating diabetes. Diabetes treatment in Ayurveda has various approaches, such as making use of medicines to control blood sugar levels and alleviate the corresponding symptoms and dietary changes to keep a check on sugar levels.

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A Brief Overview of Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most common health disorders and affects close to 10% of the adult population. A high concentration of sugar in our blood causes health complications, and this is what diabetes is. When our body is unable to produce enough insulin or if our body does not utilize the insulin it has produced, it leads to the ballooning of blood sugar levels. Some of the major causes of diabetes are insulin resistance, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, pancreatic damage, and genetic mutations. Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, strokes, neuropathy, sexual dysfunctions, etc. You must treat this disease at the earliest so that you do not have to face complications in the future.

Some of the major types of diabetes are type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, prediabetes, gestational diabetes, type 3c diabetes, latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), neonatal diabetes, and brittle diabetes.

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Symptoms:

Most of the diabetic patients complain of increased hunger and thirst, weight loss, frequent urination, blurry or unclear vision, weakness that does not go away, etc. Additionally, some men also complain of decreased sexual drive, erectile dysfunction, and insufficient muscle mass. Some women-specific diabetes symptoms are vaginal dryness, UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections), dry, itchy skin, etc.

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Sugar treatment in Ayurveda

Sugar treatment in Ayurveda has its focus on the use of Ayurvedic medicines to cure the symptoms associated with diabetes. Additionally, certain dietary changes are also recommended for diabetic patients so that they get long-term relief. Some of the medicines that are widely used to treat diabetes in Ayurveda are:

Gudmar (Gymnema sylvestre): This herb helps in controlling sugar cravings. This, in turn, keeps a check on the blood glucose levels in the body.
Vijaysar (Pterocarpus marsupium): This Ayurvedic herb has shown promising results in the regeneration of pancreatic cells in the body. A higher number of pancreatic cells in the body means more insulin production in the body.
Jamun (Syzygium cumini): Jamun is known for regulating blood sugar levels in the body. Apart from this, this fruit has anti-inflammatory properties that help keep inflammation down.

If you want to effectively keep a check on your blood glucose levels, you must eat a diet that discourages a spike in blood sugar. Some of the recommended foods for diabetes patients are:

Healthy carbohydrates: Sugar and starch break down into blood glucose during digestion. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, such as beans and peas, and low-fat dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are rich in healthy carbohydrates.
Fiber-rich foods: Dietary fiber moderates blood sugar levels in the body. Vegetables, whole fruits, nuts, legumes, such as beans and peas, whole grains, etc. are rich in fiber. Include them in your diet.
Good fats: Foods that are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats may reduce cholesterol levels. Avocados, nuts, canola, olive, and peanut oils have loads of good fats. Since these food items are rich in calories, be sure to consume them in moderation.

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Foods to avoid:

Saturated fats: High-fat dairy products and animal-based proteins like butter, hot dogs, sausage, and bacon should be consumed in moderation, as they are high in saturated fats.
Trans fats: Processed snacks, baked goods, etc. are quite rich in trans fats. Since trans fats and saturated fats are not good for the heart, be sure to avoid them.
Cholesterol: Limit the consumption of high-fat dairy products and high-fat animal proteins, egg yolks, liver, red meat, etc.
Sodium: A relatively high consumption of sodium increases your blood pressure and further complicates your diabetes symptoms. Keep a check on the sodium consumption.

Diabetes treatment in Ayurveda not only endorses herbs and dietary recommendations, but it also advocates the use of asanas such as Surya Namaskar, Seated Forward Bend, Reclining Bound Angle Pose, Supported Shoulder Stand, Upward-Facing Dog, Plough Pose, Bow Pose, Supine Spinal Twist, Child’s Pose, and Corpse Pose to further accelerate the rehab of patients. Some of these asanas can be difficult for beginners, so do these asanas under an expert’s guidance.

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease, and it can easily be managed with medicines and dietary precautions. Don’t let diabetes take the sweetness out of your lives. Ayurvedic treatment for diabetes is not only effective, but it also ensures that you don’t have to go through the pain of side effects.

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