When the term `diabetes` is used alone, it usually refers to Diabetes Mellitus (DM), meaning a chronic syndrome of impaired carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism owing to insufficient secretion of the hormone, insulin, or to target tissue insulin resistance. A high blood sugar level and the subsequent excretion of sugar in the urine characterize DM. Normal fasting blood sugar level ranges between 8Q to 120 mg. per 100 ml. of blood. Anything beyond 120 indicates likely presence of diabetic condition.
Carbohydrates in the food contain sugar, which enters the blood from the intestines mainly in the form of glucose. Insulin is then released from the Pancreas in order to help the assimilation, of glucose into the skeletal muscles, fat cells and liver. When the quantity and quality of insulin produced by the Pancreas are inadequate there is a rise in the blood sugar level, giving rise to DM. Thus, DM is a chronic imbalance in the mechanism regulating the blood sugar level. Due to this, the glucose (sugar) in the blood is prevented from being used in the muscles and tissues or stored as glycogen in the liver. The regulation of sugar by the body is a complex process requiring sensitive and precise interaction of the pancreas, the pituitary gland, muscles, liver, bloodstream, adrenal and thyroid glands, skin, kidneys and nervous system. Thus, diabetes is a very complex disease.
Thus, the main treatment of diabetes is to ensure that the blood sugar level is within or as close to the normal range as possible and this can be achieved only by correcting the food habits, by regular exercising and by insulin injecting. It is hence, also essential to check the blood sugar levels periodically and regularly, since it enables one to see the effect of food, exercise and medicines and make changes in the treatment, if necessary.
Symptoms of Diabetes:
Diabetes is believed to be a disease of such persons in whose life there is no place for physical exercise or manual labour. Main symptoms of Diabetes are as follows:
Presence of sugar in urine
Thick and sticky urine
Frequent urination
Frequent water drinking
Increased appetite
Dryness of skin
Increased dizziness and tiredness
Weak Eyes
Decreased sleep
Liver disorder (Disorder of digestive system)
Dysfunction of pancreas
Causes of Diabetes:
The gastric secretions diminish and weaken the digestive glands due to surplus intake of heavy, oily, sweet and sour food products. Consequently, the Pancreatic secretion i.e., insulin is quantitatively and qualitatively reduced. This results in an increase of sugar level in blood and extra sugar is released by way of urination. Lack of physical work and excess of mental stress are the basic causes of this disease. The worst drawback of this disease is that it facilitates the possibility of advent of numerous other diseases.
Treatment of Diabetes by Nature Cure:
Food control is necessary for the patient of Diabetes. The patient should stop the intake of sweets, oily and fried foods.
The use of Fenugreek seeds in daily meals is especially beneficial. Even sprouted Fenugreek or one teaspoon of Fenugreek powder may be taken everyday.
The juices of Jamun, Bitter gourd, Cucumber and Bottle gourd are also helpful.
Mudpack over abdomen, Enema, Cold Hip bath, Hot and Cold Hip bath and Abdomen packs also helps a diabetic in an effective manner. The patients of Diabetes must walk long distances regularly.
Treatment of Diabetes by Yogic Asanas:
Along with the well-balanced diet, medicine and few other exercises, necessary corrections in lifestyle following yoga practices will help the patient to manage the disorder successfully.
 Asanas: Along with the practice of Udara and Kati Shakti Vikasaka exercises described in Yogic Sukshma Vyayama like the practice of Kati Chakrasana, Urdhva Hastottansana, Pada hastasana, Konasana, Supta Pavanarnuktasana, Chakrasana, Sarvangasana, Bhujangasana. Dhanurasana, Vajrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Ushtrasana, Pashchimottanasana, Mandukasana, Mayurasna and Matsyasana etc. are beneficial.
Sarvangasana or Viparita karani, Halasana, Matsyasana, Vakrasana or Ardha-matsyendrasana, Naukasana, Pavanmuktasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Ushtrasana, Vrikshasana, Shavasana.
Kriyas: Neti, Vaman or Vastra dhauti, Kapalbhati, Nauli and Agnisara. The practice of Kunjala, Shankha Prakshalana and Baghi (twice a month) are also highly beneficial.
Pranayama: Anulom-Vilom, Ujjayi, Bhramari (minimum 10 rounds of each). Bhastrika and Suryabhedi Pranayama give much benefit.
Om recitation (10 rounds or more), Meditation (10 to 20 minutes) and the regular practice of Surya Namaskara and Engine Race works like a panacea in this disease.
Treatment of Diabetes by Magnetic Therapy
Magnets should be applied to the soles of feet for 30 minutes in the morning daily. Similarly, it should be done to the abdomen just below the left rib cage the north pole in the front and the south pole opposite at the back for 15 minutes in the evening, about 12 hours apart. In addition to that, mixed magnetized water should be taken four times daily.
Treatment of Diabetes by Surya Yoga
Sunlight has a tremendous effect in controlling diabetes by lowering the concentration of Glucose in the blood. Although it is not particularly noticeable in normal individuals, the effect is dramatic in diabetics. It is because of this reason that anyone who is diabetic should be careful as they may have to reduce the amount of insulin they take to maintain normal blood sugar level if they are in strong sunlight for any length of time.
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