DIABETES & PREDIABETES
- A) PREDIABETES is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. It’s often considered a warning sign that someone is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. Without intervention, prediabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes, increasing the risk of serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
MANAGEMENT– Ayurveda and dietary modifications can be valuable in managing prediabetes. Ayurveda emphasizes maintaining balance in the body’s doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) and promoting overall well-being. Here are some ways Ayurveda and diet can help:
1. Balanced Diet– Ayurveda recommends a balanced diet that includes whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Avoiding processed foods, sugary snacks, and excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates can help stabilize blood sugar levels.
2. Herbal Supplements– Certain Ayurvedic herbs and supplements, such as bitter melon, fenugreek, cinnamon, and turmeric, may help improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels.
3. Stress Management– Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of managing stress through techniques like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises. Chronic stress can contribute to insulin resistance, so incorporating stress-reducing practices into your daily routine can be beneficial.
4. Regular Exercise– Ayurveda encourages regular physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise helps improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood sugar levels, and maintain a healthy weight, all of which are important for managing prediabetes.
5. Individualized Approach– Ayurveda recognizes that each person is unique, so it’s essential to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and constitution.
Combining Ayurveda with conventional medical approaches can provide comprehensive support for managing prediabetes and reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Always consult with healthcare professionals before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition.
B)DIABETES is a health condition in which sugar level in the blood rises. Your body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into your bloodstream. It signals pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts like a key to let the blood sugar into your body’s cells for use as energy.
With diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as required; and signals pancreas to produce excess amount of insulin which exhausts the pancreas and it stops further production of insulin. Over time, that can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss and kidney disorders.
MANAGEMENT-Diabetes management without medicine is essential and can be done by just changing a bit of your daily food habits, adding physical activities and managing stress and last but not the least psychological counselling. All of which we will be providing you here at therealhealth. you are not alone in this.
