Diabetes – An In-Depth Exploration!

 

Rapidly changing lifestyles, stress, depression and anxiety have led to many diseases and one such severe disease is Diabetes – which we call sugar, or blood sugar in common language. Diabetes is not only grasping the elders but also youngsters are getting affected by it. According to the report of the International Diabetes Federation, the number 40.9 million of diabetics in India is expected to cross 69.9 million by 2025. Often people delay in identifying the symptoms of many serious diseases due to lack of information that worsens the condition as time passes, however, Ayurvedic medicine for high blood sugar management can be helpful. In this article, we will tell you about the causes, symptoms, types of diabetes, and ways to manage diabetes.

What is Diabetes?

When the glucose level in the blood rises more than normal due to decreased secretion of insulin in our body's pancreas, the condition is called Diabetes. Insulin is an imperative hormone made by digestive glands. This hormone is needed to convert food to energy. In absence or lack of insulin, our body cannot control the amount of sugar, plus our body has to face a lot of difficulties in converting energy from food. When the increased level of glucose remains constant in our blood, it starts damaging many organs that prominently includes eyes, brain, heart, arteries and kidneys.

Types of diabetes

Among all types of diabetes, 80 to 90 percent of people suffer the most from two types of diabetes - Type-1 diabetes and Type-2 diabetes.

Type-1 diabetes - It is found mostly in young children or people below 20 years. Type-1 diabetes begins when our Pancreas cannot make insulin. In this, the patient has to take insulin injections periodically to maintain the normal level of glucose in the blood.

Type-2 diabetes - In Type-2 diabetes, insulin is produced inside the body, but it is not appropriately utilized by the body. Most people around the world suffer from this type of diabetes. It can also be genetic and can also be caused by obesity.

Symptoms of Diabetes

There are many symptoms of diabetes, of which the following are the major ones. If a person sees most of these symptoms, then a quick check should be done.

·         Frequent urination

·         Reduced eyesight

·         More thirsty

·         Feeling of weakness

·         Delayed healing

·         Itchy wounds on the hands, feet and genitals of the patient

·         Frequent infection on the skin and frequent boils and pimples

·         Excessive hunger

·         Patient weight loss even after eating too much food

·         Risk of dizziness and irregular heart rate

·         Kidney failure

Causes of Diabetes

Genetics - Diabetes can occur due to genetic reasons, that means, if a parent is diabetic, then their children are also more likely to develop it.

Food and obesity - People who eat junk food or fast food are more prone to diabetes. Consumption of junk food doubles the chances of obesity and blood pressure related problems.

Other causes of diabetes are -

·         No physical activities

·         Mental stress and depression

·         Pregnancy

·         Use of more over-the-counter medicines

·         Consumption of food with more sugar & oil

·         Smoking and tobacco consumption

Diabetes screening – Knowing the exact level of sugar

Urine or blood is checked for diabetes, through which the level of sugar in the body is detected. Diabetes testing is divided into two parts - empty stomach and after eating.

Empty stomach - On an empty stomach blood sugar levels of 80 to 120 mg/dl are found in a normal human being. If the quantity is between 120 and 140 mg/dl, it is considered to be the initial stage of diabetes and if the quantity is found to be more than 140 mg / dl then it is considered to be the root stage of diabetes.

After eating - Similarly, if the blood level is found to be less than 120 -125 mg / dl after 2 hours of eating, it is normal, and if it above 140 mg / dl then, it can be a sign of danger.

Diet and Prevention of Diabetes

Ø  One cause of diabetes is anxiety or stress, so do not take stress as much as you can. For this, you can also exercise or meditate. Do as much physical work as possible. Get a good sleep, and maintain your body weight in control.

Ø  Follow a balanced diet that includes green vegetables, grains and pulses. Fast food, ghee/oil made things, more sweet things or fat foods should be avoided. Also avoid sweet fruits and juices. This includes mango, litchi, banana, grapes, chiku, and custard apple.

Ø  Diabetes patients are advised to do Kapalbhati pranayama, Anulom-Vilom and Mandukasana.

Ø  Diabetes patients should get their sugar level checked regularly. Also, take the numbness in the feet as a warning.

Ø  Do not take any medicine without the advice of a doctor.

(Note - This information has been given to increase your knowledge towards diabetes. Do not take any step without consulting a doctor.)

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