Allopathy is a specialized field of crisis-medicine. It is good for emergency treatments. A decisive number of world population today is suffering from chronic as well as lifestyle diseases. These people need to look beyond their present healthcare system.

1. Diabetes and
Ayurveda
Dr. Nilima Jain
www.ayurpride.com

2. Status of Diabetes

3. Greek word meaning
‘siphon’ or ‘pass through’ or
‘drain’.
By the end of 18th century,
the Latin term ‘Mellitus’ was
added to Diabetes. Mellitus
means ‘sugary’ taste.

4. It is estimated that every fifth person with diabetes
will be an Indian.
Countries with the
largest number of
diabetic population
Says by

5. The transition from
a traditional to
modern lifestyle.
Rising trend of type
II diabetes is in the
urban areas.

6. Despite all therapeutic
advancements….
As per
WHO……
Morbidity and Mortality
are alarming due to
burden of its
complications.

7. Role of Ayurveda in
D.M.

8. Ayurvedic medicines
have lasting sugar
control even after the
withdrawal of drugs.
These are safe because
these medicines do not
lead to hypoglycemic
episodes.

9. Though lots of medicines are
available at most of the medical
stores but it is advisable not to go
in for over-the-counter
medicines.
Self-medication should be strictly
avoided, because under-dose or
over-dose renders the medicines
ineffective and fail to give the
desired results.

10. Intake of Ayurvedic medicines, as in case of
Allopathic medicines, should be result
oriented.
• Medicine should not be
taken with the mindset
that they are harmless
and so can be taken as
and when required.
• Only medicines from
standard & certified
companies should be
used with the prescription
of the physician.

11. Ayurvedic medicines are
helpful in:
• Newly diagnosed diabetes
mellitus (D.M.).
• Uncomplicated D.M.
• Non-insulin dependent diabetes
mellitus (NIDDM).
• Insulin dependent diabetes
mellitus (IDDM) (under strict
supervision/monitoring of blood
sugar levels).
• Early stages of complications,
i.e., nephropathy, neuropathy and
retinopathy.

12. Ayurvedic medicines are combined with regular anti-
diabetic drugs already taken by the patient and the dose
of the latter are tapered/adjusted gradually by strictly
monitoring the sugar levels at regular intervals.
The reduction of sugar levels is slow
but progressive with continuous use of
Ayurvedic medicines.

13. They ensure long lasting optimum sugar
control through multiple actions.
Besides relieving the general
symptoms such as thirst,
excess urination, etc., they
help to repair & regenerate
beta-cells in pancreas to
secrete insulin.
They have a great role in
preventing complications.

14. The medicines increase
peripheral utilization of glucose.
They overcome fatigue and tone
up the body.
Have anti-oxidant properties.
Protect beta cells from oxidative
stress.

15. ROLE OF SIMPLE
HERBS

16. Many herbs are found to possess anti-diabetic
properties and these can be used safely by the
patients along with their anti-diabetic therapy
The results should be looked for after at least
two to three months.

17. Bitter gourd (Karela) -
Momordica charantia
• This lowers the blood &
urine sugar levels.
• Take 1 tablespoon of
Amla juice in one cup of
bitter gourd juice once a
day.
• This stimulates the islets
of Langerhans in
pancreas thus stimulating
insulin secretion

18. Fenugreek (Methi) -Trigonella
foenum graecum
• This is useful in early
stage of diabetes.
• Soak 1 teaspoonful of
fenugreek seeds in a
cup of water overnight.
Take the seeds along
with the water in the
morning.
• This is a proven
hypoglycemic agent.

19. Java plum (Jamun)-
Syzygium cumini
• This is regarded as very
specific against diabetes.
• Mix equal quantities of
Jamun seed powder,
amla powder and bitter
gourd powder. Take one
teaspoon of this mixture
twice a day.
• This checks the
progression of diabetes.

20. Indian gooseberry (Amla) -
Embellica officinalis.
• This has high vitamin-C
content & is useful in
diabetes.
• Take 4 teaspoonful of
amla juice + 2 teaspoonful
of lemon juice mixed with
1 teaspoon of pure natural
honey in the morning
empty stomach.
• This acts on digestive
system as a whole along
with liver, spleen and
pancreas.

21. For further queries
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