Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition in which the body is unable to produce sufficient amount of insulin to enable a normal glucose uptake by the body cells, thereby resulting in increased blood sugar levels.Type1 diabetic patients produce significantly less amounts of insulin while type 2 diabetic patients cannot cope up due to increased weight and metabolic dysfunction. Because of this, type 1 diabetic patients usually required insulin injections while type 2 diabetic patients can control their blood sugar with a combination of diet, weight management, exercise, and medications.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for diabetes mellitus involves the proper use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the glucose metabolism of the body and which help the insulin-secreting pancreas to discharge its functions in a normal manner. Treatment needs to be tailor-made according to the requirements of each individual patient, and may also depend upon the type of diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetic patients usually require medicines both to lower blood sugar, increase insulin secretion as well as reduce body fat and overall body weight. Type 1 diabetic patients require medicines which specifically act on the pancreas and stimulate it to secrete increased quantities of insulin so as to suit the body requirements.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic medical condition and usually requires lifelong adjustments, so as to minimize symptoms, and carry on a near normal life with the minimum required medications. Discipline, patience, and strict control of day to day activities as well as lifestyle is a must in the successful management of diabetes mellitus. Diet regulation, regulated physical activity, and weight control are very important in order to successfully regulated blood sugar, and minimize the chances for long-term complications resulting from diabetes mellitus. The proper use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines can significantly alter the overall prognosis of diabetes mellitus.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
