- Type 1 DM- results from pancreas failure to produce sufficient insulin, also know as ‘insulin dependant diabetes mellitus’ (IDDM) or ‘juvenile diabetes’.
- Type 2 DM- condition in which cells fail to respond insulin properly, begins with insulin resistance and progresses to lack of insulin, also known as ‘non insulin dependant diabetes mellitus’ (NIDDM) or ‘adult onset diabetes which is found most commonly all over the world.
- Gestational diabetes- occurs when pregnant women without any previous history of diabetes develop high blood sugar levels.
Signs & Symptoms:
Polyurea (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), polyphagia (increased hunger), weight loss, fatigue, itchy skin, blurred eye vision, non healing wounds or cuts etc. If diabetes is remains untreated or blood sugar levels increased since prolonged period it tends to cause sever complications that are more fatal than actual disease and most typically develop after 10 years of DM, that is why it suppose to be a ‘silent killer’. So it’s most important to have looked on your raised blood sugar levels regularly, if it’s remains untreated then it is the only cause of several complications.
Common Complications of DM :
Cardiovascular disease – about 75 % of deaths in diabetics are due to coronary artery disease, because it doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Chronic kidney disease – due to damage to the kidneys, almost half of the patients of DM are suffering from different kidney disorders like diabetes nephropathy, CRF ,ARF etc.
Diabetic neuropathy – due to damage to the nerves is the most common complication of it.
Diabetic retinopathy – due to damage to the retina of eyes, start with blurred vision ends to permanent loss of vision.
Diabetic foot – due to ulcers formation at foot, can be difficult to treat, sometimes requiring amputation of limb also.
Ayurvedic view:
As per ayurveda there are 20 types of diabetes know as “prameha”, if not treated eventually develop into “Madhumeha” (diabetes mellitus). Out of 4 are due to vata, 6 are due to pitta, and 10 are result from kapha doshas which has been precisely described in ayurveda as major disease (Maharog). In this type of disease impaired digestion leads to accumulation of impurities (aama), which accumulate in the pancreatic cells and impair the production of insulin, after that maximum deterioration of dhatus (body tissues) occurs, which tends to affects all vital organs later on.
Treatment:
- Detoxifying body toxins with restoration of the digestive fire.
- Application of ‘ART’, to stimulate pancreas as well liver & rejuvenate other vital body tissues or organs.
- To control over the excess blood sugar level by maintaining glycogenesis.
- Dietary & exercise advice, including life style modification at individual level.
