Diabetes Mellitus material for UG program in Yoga and Life Sciences

1. Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Amaravathi Eraballi,
PhD in Yoga and Life Sciences

2. DM
• Type-1: Destruction of Beta cells and less production of Insulin. It is
genetic or auto-immune disease.
• Type-2: Relative insulin deficiency. Here the resistance to insulin in
the muscle and liver and less production from beta cells.
• Normal levels: FPS= 110-126mg?dL, RBS=140-198mg/dL
• > 200 mg/dL is DM

3. Symptoms
• Thirsty/ dry mouth
• Polyuria
• Nocturia
• Tiredness, fatigue, lethargy
• Weightless
• Blurred vision (retinopathy)
• Nausea, head ache
• Eager for sweets (Hyperphagia)
• Mood changes, irritability,
• Difficulty in concentration

4. Medical Management

5. Yoga Practices for DM

9. Benefits of Yoga for DM
• Balanced flow of blood with glucose levels to all corners (VYANA)
• Proper excretory processes
• Proper BMI by reducing over weight or obesity
• Improves mindfulness and reduce distress.
• Improves overall Quality of Life

10. Life Style management
• Start Sattvic Diet with counselling from Hatha Yoga Pradipika or
Bhagawad gita
• Daily routine with Yama and Niyama.
• 30 Min of Meditation/ day and focus on quality of sleep.
• Observation in reaction time and decisions.

11. Thank You
• Material is prepared with the references from indexed journals.