Ayurvedic Care for Diabetes Mellitus

Overview

Diabetes Mellitus is commonly known as Diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder which causes higher level of blood sugar (glucose). Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst and appetite, extreme fatigue, weight loss, sores that don’t heal.

Body is made up of millions of cells. To produce energy, cells need food in a simpler form when we eat or drink, food is broken down into simple sugar called glucose. Glucose provides the energy, which body needs for daily activities. Blood transports sugar from where it is taken in(the stomach) or manufactured (in the liver) to the cells where it is used (muscles)or where it is stored (fat). Sugar is not capable to go into the cells by itself. The pancreas releases insulin into the blood which serves as the helper, or the key that lets sugar into the cells for use of energy.

Types of Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes:

This type occurs when insulin producing cells of the (beta cells)are damaged. It is an autoimmune disease in which immune system attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas, where insulin is produced. The pancreas could not make little or no insulin, so sugar can’t go into the body’s cells for use of energy. It is the most common type of Diabetes in people who are under age 30,but it can occur at any age. Person who is Type 1 Diabetes must use insulin injections to control their blood glucose.

Type 2 Diabetes:

This type occurs when pancreas makes insulin, but it either doesn’t produce enough, or the insulin doesn’t work properly. Often this Type occurs after the age of 40 but can occurs in childhood if there are risk factors present. It is from genetics and lifestyle factors, overweight increases the risk. This condition runs in the families. This Type can be controlled with weight management, combination of diet and exercise.

Prediabetes:

When the blood sugar is at higher levels than normal, but it is not higher enough for diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes:

Woman who is overweight when she gets pregnant or gain too much weight during their pregnancy are more likely to get Gestational Diabetes. Harmons changes during pregnancy causes Gestational Diabetes. The blood sugar is high in pregnancy because of insulin blocking Harmons are produced by the placenta. Greater risk is at age over 35 years, overweight, have family history of diabetes, history of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).Blood sugar levels usually returns to normal after child’s birth. Risk Factors developing Diabetes Mellitus, Family history of Diabetes, injury to the pancreas, autoimmune disease, age, physical stress, Lifestyle etc.