Diabetes Mellitus is a condition that hinders your body’s ability to respond to insulin, which eventually leads to abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, leading to spiked blood sugar levels. Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions faced by millions across the world. The startling figures and data from the WHO call for an immediate attention of even those who do not have diabetes yet but have symptoms. The first WHO Global report on diabetes demonstrates that the number of adults living with diabetes have almost quadrupled since 1980. India had an estimated 31,705,000 diabetics in the millennium year, which is estimated to grow by over 100% to 79,441,000 by 2030.
In Ayurveda, diabetes is referred to as ‘Madhumey,‘ and as part of its treatment, Ayurveda, too, suggests avoiding excess intake of sweets and simple carbohydrates. It is imperative to include more green and leafy vegetables. Some bitter and healthy herbs like aloe-vera are also instrumental in managing diabetes.
In Ayurveda, there are three fundamental doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and good health is considered to be a perfect state of balance of between these three doshas. Ayurveda expert Dr. Vasant Lad explains diabetes’ development as a result of the “diminished functioning of agni (digestive fire), which may trigger high blood sugar levels. Here are a few home remedies that the book suggests:
– Mix one part of guduchi, a part of shardunika, a part of kudki and 2 parts of punarnava and mix them well into a diabetic-friendly herbal mixture. Drink this herbal mixture for two to three times a day and consume with warm water.
– Mix one part of guduchi, a part of shardunika, a part of kudki and 2 parts of punarnava and mix them well into a diabetic-friendly herbal mixture. Drink this herbal mixture for two to three times a day and consume with warm water.