The quality of diet and lifestyle has reached rock bottom in this fast-paced world with jam-packed schedules. This leads to the development of multiple disorders, especially diabetes. It is significantly on the rise because of less physical activity and unhealthy eating habits. This exploration will educate you on how to keep your blood sugar in control and avoid diabetes-related issues.  

Ayurveda’s perspective of Diabetes 

Diabetes is classified under ‘Prameha’, which means conditions that are characterized by abnormal urination and are associated with disturbances in body fluids. Ayurvedic Science teaches us that the pathogenesis of diabetes includes all three doshas, which influence each other in the progression of the disease in their own ways.  

Vata: When diabetes is started by Vata, it leads to quick weight loss, muscle pain and bad fatigue.  

Pitta: Diabetes related to Pitta has symptoms like extreme hunger and thirst, burning sensation, etc.  

Kapha: Weight gain, lethargy and insulin resistance are symptoms of diabetes related to Kapha. 

5 Ayurvedic remedies for diabetes  

Cinnamon powder: Cinnamon is known for its characteristic to reduce blood sugar. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder to a glass of warm water and drink it daily.  

Fenugreek water: Consuming water that has soaked fenugreeks (overnight) in it every morning helps in lowering blood sugar levels. 

Turmeric and Amla juice: This helps in improving insulin sensitivity. Mix equal parts of amla and turmeric to prepare your juice.  

Tripala Churna: Intaking small dose of this every night helps with digestion and metabolism which aids in managing diabetes. 

Bitter Gourd Juice: To regulate blood sugar levels, drink a glass of bitter gourd juice on an empty stomach. 

5 Tips to prevent diabetes 

Though these are the usual things that are advised to follow it is important we do so as these play an important role in shaping our health. 

Balanced diet: A diet that includes whole grains, fiber rich foods and vegetables limiting or avoiding too many sweets and carbohydrates.  

Regular exercise: Engaging in physical activities like yoga, waking, swimming etc. at least 30 minutes a day helps in improving metabolic health 

Adequate sleep: 7-8 hours of quality sleep, nothing more or less. This aids in hormone regulation preventing insulin resistance.  

Stress management: Indulge in relaxing activities like meditation, deep breathing or massages to reduce stress. 

Herbal supplements: Talk to an ayurvedic practioner for supplements that maintain your overall health and blood sugar levels.

In conclusion, there are a lot of natural ways to manage your blood sugar levels instead of taking a lot of medications that can have serious side effects. Do it the ayurvedic way, but this method requires a lot of patience to see optimal results. Staying consistent is also important. If you’re planning on changing your course of plan to manage diabetes consult your doctor before doing so to avoid complications.