Diabetes can be defined as a chronic disease with an inappropriate blood sugar level caused due to the lack of ability of the pancreas to generate sufficient amount of hormone known as insulin or using the insulin effectively.
Insulin helps in regulating the level of glucose in blood (a form of sugar formed from the food intake) by moving it to cells to be used as a source of energy. In the absence or lack of insulin, the glucose remains in the blood, increasing the blood sugar level, resulting in various health problems. A constant high level of blood sugar over a long period can result in-
- Blurred vision, Loss of eyesight/blindness
- Kidney failure
- Increased rate of early strokes and heart attacks with other heart problems
- Damage of nerves causing improper functioning, foot ulcers/sores, loss of sensation of pain/hot/cold or a tingling/ burning sensation/numbness of the limbs
- Wounds take time to heal adding risk of infections
With these common problems, there are possible risks of damage of any organ or adverse affect on the normal functioning of the body. Thus, it is important to start treating diabetes as soon as possible. The common symptoms that indicates the presence of diabetes and calls for a check up are-
- A feeling of unquenchable thirst
- Need of urinating frequently (more than usual)
- Increased appetite
- Weight loss without any effort to do so with a normal or increased appetite
- Weakness or tiredness with a feeling of irritation
The factors that add to the risk of diabetes are-
- Genetic factors
- Family history of diabetes
- Overweight/obesity
- Inactive lifestyle/lack of physical activities or exercise
- Age factor
- Unhealthy diet(high carbohydrate/cholesterol level)
- Emotional stress, tension, anxiety
- Medication or diseases (e.g. high blood pressure, history of polycystic ovaries)
- History of gestational diabetes
- Smoking
Though diabetes cannot be cured completely but it can be controlled with some natural remedies, preventive measures along with prescribed medication.
Natural Remedies:-
- Soak some Fenugreek seeds (Methi dana) in water and leave overnight. Filter the solution next morning and drink it daily till the blood sugar level is controlled. The seeds can also be mashed and then filtered. Soaked Fenugreek seeds can be eaten along with the water.
- Bitter gourd (Karela) is very helpful for diabetes. Taking it in any form proves beneficial. Having a cup of Bitter Gourd juice empty stomach early morning everyday helps in controlling the sugar level. It can also be taken by boiling it's pieces in water or in the form of a dry powder. It can also be prepared as a dish or the seeds can be powdered and added to food.
- Indian Gooseberry (Amla) is effective in regulating the blood sugar level. One tablespoon of Amla juice taken twice daily for about two months helps in treating diabetes. A tablespoon of Amla juice can also be mixed with a cup of Bitter gourd juice to treat diabetes.
- A very effective remedy is by combining Fenugreek, Bitter gourd and Indian gooseberry. Make a powder by taking them in equal quantity. Dry them and grind to a fine powder. Take one teaspoon of this powder twice daily till the desired results are achieved.
- Azadirachta indica (Neem), Basil (Tulsi) and Aegle marmelos (Bael) leaves are also very effective for diabetes. Chew few leaves of all of them or any one of them empty stomach early morning everyday till the blood sugar level is controlled. They can be taken with a glass of water as well. One tablespoon juice of any of these or a mixture of these can also be taken every morning.
- The fruit, seeds and leaves of Jambul (Jamun) work effectively for diabetic. Dry and powder Jamun seeds. Boil one teaspoon of Jamun seeds powder in a cup of water. Filter the solution and drink twice a day. Another remedy is to chew 5-6 Jamun leaves everyday early morning.
Some other concoctions are-
- Boil Mango leaves/Strawberry leaves/Wild yam/Amaranth leaves in a cup of boiling water. Filter the solution and drink it early morning everyday.
- Walnut leaves/Pigeon pea leaves/Guava leaves can be taken in the same way twice a day.
- Cut a half ripe GSuava in 3-4 pieces and boil in water. Filter and drink the solution twice daily.
Preventive measures
# A strict diet control is essential to control blood sugar level. Food rich in carbohydrates and sweet food should be avoided.
# Regular exercise, yogasans and active lifestyle are helpful in controlling diabetes. Body weight should also be controlled.
# Stress, tension should be avoided as much as possible.
# Blood sugar level should be monitored on a regular basis. Regular insulin or medicine dose should not be neglected or missed out.
Useful Products
- Himalaya Diabecon
- Himalaya Karela (Bitter Gourd)
Insulin helps in regulating the level of glucose in blood (a form of sugar formed from the food intake) by moving it to cells to be used as a source of energy. In the absence or lack of insulin, the glucose remains in the blood, increasing the blood sugar level, resulting in various health problems. A constant high level of blood sugar over a long period can result in-
- Blurred vision, Loss of eyesight/blindness
- Kidney failure
- Increased rate of early strokes and heart attacks with other heart problems
- Damage of nerves causing improper functioning, foot ulcers/sores, loss of sensation of pain/hot/cold or a tingling/ burning sensation/numbness of the limbs
- Wounds take time to heal adding risk of infections
With these common problems, there are possible risks of damage of any organ or adverse affect on the normal functioning of the body. Thus, it is important to start treating diabetes as soon as possible. The common symptoms that indicates the presence of diabetes and calls for a check up are-
- A feeling of unquenchable thirst
- Need of urinating frequently (more than usual)
- Increased appetite
- Weight loss without any effort to do so with a normal or increased appetite
- Weakness or tiredness with a feeling of irritation
The factors that add to the risk of diabetes are-
- Genetic factors
- Family history of diabetes
- Overweight/obesity
- Inactive lifestyle/lack of physical activities or exercise
- Age factor
- Unhealthy diet(high carbohydrate/cholesterol level)
- Emotional stress, tension, anxiety
- Medication or diseases (e.g. high blood pressure, history of polycystic ovaries)
- History of gestational diabetes
- Smoking
Though diabetes cannot be cured completely but it can be controlled with some natural remedies, preventive measures along with prescribed medication.
Natural Remedies:-
- Soak some Fenugreek seeds (Methi dana) in water and leave overnight. Filter the solution next morning and drink it daily till the blood sugar level is controlled. The seeds can also be mashed and then filtered. Soaked Fenugreek seeds can be eaten along with the water.
- Bitter gourd (Karela) is very helpful for diabetes. Taking it in any form proves beneficial. Having a cup of Bitter Gourd juice empty stomach early morning everyday helps in controlling the sugar level. It can also be taken by boiling it's pieces in water or in the form of a dry powder. It can also be prepared as a dish or the seeds can be powdered and added to food.
- Indian Gooseberry (Amla) is effective in regulating the blood sugar level. One tablespoon of Amla juice taken twice daily for about two months helps in treating diabetes. A tablespoon of Amla juice can also be mixed with a cup of Bitter gourd juice to treat diabetes.
- A very effective remedy is by combining Fenugreek, Bitter gourd and Indian gooseberry. Make a powder by taking them in equal quantity. Dry them and grind to a fine powder. Take one teaspoon of this powder twice daily till the desired results are achieved.
- Azadirachta indica (Neem), Basil (Tulsi) and Aegle marmelos (Bael) leaves are also very effective for diabetes. Chew few leaves of all of them or any one of them empty stomach early morning everyday till the blood sugar level is controlled. They can be taken with a glass of water as well. One tablespoon juice of any of these or a mixture of these can also be taken every morning.
- The fruit, seeds and leaves of Jambul (Jamun) work effectively for diabetic. Dry and powder Jamun seeds. Boil one teaspoon of Jamun seeds powder in a cup of water. Filter the solution and drink twice a day. Another remedy is to chew 5-6 Jamun leaves everyday early morning.
Some other concoctions are-
- Boil Mango leaves/Strawberry leaves/Wild yam/Amaranth leaves in a cup of boiling water. Filter the solution and drink it early morning everyday.
- Walnut leaves/Pigeon pea leaves/Guava leaves can be taken in the same way twice a day.
- Cut a half ripe GSuava in 3-4 pieces and boil in water. Filter and drink the solution twice daily.
Preventive measures
# A strict diet control is essential to control blood sugar level. Food rich in carbohydrates and sweet food should be avoided.
# Regular exercise, yogasans and active lifestyle are helpful in controlling diabetes. Body weight should also be controlled.
# Stress, tension should be avoided as much as possible.
# Blood sugar level should be monitored on a regular basis. Regular insulin or medicine dose should not be neglected or missed out.
Useful Products
- Himalaya Diabecon
- Himalaya Karela (Bitter Gourd)
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