Pre diabetes is a menace of modern day – sedentary lifestyle. It is a condition, if left unattended, the person might go on to develop diabetes. Allopathic system of medicine treats it as a condition and medicines are prescribed to ‘treat’ prediabetes. But since it is only a hint that the person ‘might’ develop diabetes in future, it can be very well reversed with suitable lifestyle changes and by including some very simple herbs in diet.
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Pre diabetes symptoms according to Ayurveda –
Ayurveda explains the following pre diabetes symptoms -
Dantaadeenam malaadhyatwam – depleting oral hygiene
paani paadayoho daaha – burning sensation in feet and palms
chikkanata dehe – a feeling of stickiness in whole body
According to modern parameters, a fasting blood sugar level of 100 – 125 mg/dl and post prondial blood sugar level of around 140 mg/dl is considered as pre diabetes.
Pre diabetes management with Ayurveda –
Watch what you eat: A great saying – what you eat is what you become. Ayurveda explains Asya-sukham (eating at will) as main cause for diabetes. So, cut down on excessive sweets, junk stuff, oily foods, non vegetarian foods. Eat more of green leafy vegetables.
Dont sleep / rest unnecessarily – Ayurveda calls it as Swapna sukha. while a small nap is good for you, sitting in front of TV for long hours, no physical activities, sleeping during day time for hours together should be avoided in pre diabetes.
Walking / exercise / games : Controlling weight and being active helps to curb extra sugar in blood and keeps you more active. Losing weight is one of the effective ways to fight pre diabetes.
Avoid curd – Ayurveda explains curd as one of causes of diabetes. Especially curd consumption at night is not encouraged according to Ayurveda. Butter milk is the suitable substitute for curd.
Avoiding fresh grains – Ayurveda encourages to use grains like Ragi, rice, wheat etc.. which are at least one year old. So, new grains are to be avoided.
Ayurvedic herbs for pre diabetes –
Turmeric and Amla – This combination of two herbs is very effective in pre diabetes management. include them as a part of diet. Amla pickle made with turmeric is a great way to do that.
Neem leaves & Curry leaves - not only is good for improving digestion and taste of food, but is also good for fighting pre diabetes
Are any ayurvedic medicines / supplements needed?
For reversing pre diabetes, I suppose, the above mentioned measures would be highly effective to manage. However, it is up to the decision of health care provider to decide on any medicine / supplements.
The above mentioned tips can also be followed as diabetes alternative treatments, as along with the necessary medication, after consulting with the doctor.
Thank you Doctor, for such a good article.
pls clarify some say curd is good for dibatese and your article says curd is not good?
Curd is good but should not be taken at night.
It can be taken in Diabetes.