Every now and then we come across patients of Diabetes seeking Ayurvedic treatment and advice. Here is a brief description of Prameha (Diabetes) Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to make proper use of glucose resulting in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and glycosuria (sugar in urine).

Complications

Poorly managed diabetes can lead to a host of long-term complications like:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Blindness
• Nerve damage
• Amputation of Limb
• Impotence in men
• Pruritus (Itching)

Causes of diabetes

• Diet increasing kapha dosha such as sugar, fats, potatoes, rice.
• Lack of exercise.
• Mental stress and strain.
• Excessive sleep etc.
• Symptoms of diabetes –
• Excessive urine formation & Frequent urination.
• Burning of palms and soles.
• Increased hunger
• Excessive Thirst.
• Sweet taste to mouth etc.
• Weight Loss
• Blurry Vision
• Wounds that take time to heal
• Skin Infections
• Unexplained extreme fatigue