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AYURVEDA IDENTIFIES 20 TYPS OF PRAMEHA
DIET THERAPY
When blood sugar is too low, the adrenal glands secrete the hormone cortisol and the pituitary glands secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone, both of which in turn stimulate the tiverto release glyoogen (in the body, sugar is converted and stored as glycogen)r In healthy individuals, this system works perfectly; however, when it is dysfunctional, these swmgs can create problems.Too much or too little of either hormone stresses the body. For example, an over consumption of highly refined foods, especially sugar and refined flour, can affect Ih pancreas ability to regulate blood-sugar levels through insuli secretion possibly leading to potential disease states, chif among them Type II diabetes.
By choosing a complete comprehensive meal plan and exercise NIDDM can be prevented or reversed and the impaci of IDDf may be minimized.
DIETARY MANAGEMENT INCLUDES:
- Individual dietary requirements and goal related to the deisirable weight.
- Past history and food habits
- Type of insulin taken by the patient, amount and when administered.
- Whether the patient suffers from Type I or Type II Diabetes
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2500 YEARS AGO SUSRUTA, CHARAKA &
OTHER AYURVEDA ACHARYAS NOTED PRAMEHI
PASSING URINE FREQUENTLY
THAT CONTAIN SUGAR WHICH
ATTRACTED BY ANTS.
PRINCIPLE OF DIET (Related to Diabetes)
CALORIE: A Diabetic should achieve and maintain desirabf weight for which one needs to regulate his/her calorie intake
CARBOHYDRATES: We eat from a variety of sources an regulating carbohydrate intake afone cannot bring aboi effective control over Diabetes, About 60-65% of calories ca derived from carbohydrate sources. Com pi ex carbohydrates ar the best choice.Empty calories in the form of simple sugar an refined carbohydrates like maida and starch are to be limited., very low carbohydrate diet will result in breakdown of body' protein and fat and eventually lead to accumulation of keton bodies PROTEIN: One gram per kg body weigh! is adequate 15-20%of total calories from protein sources. Protein supplies essential aminoacids for tissue repair.
FAT : About 15-20% of tolai calories should come from fats in order to take care of essential fatty acid requirement and also for utilizing fat soluble vitamins. Restrict use of hydrogenaled fat and fats from animal sources.
VITAMINS AND MINERALS: Include foods such as green leafy vegetables,fresh fruits.miFk and milk products, cereals, fish and egg contain vitamins and trace elements including zrnc.chromium, selenium. Patients with vitamin deficiency need to be supplemented with vitamins.
FIBER: Dietary fiber is an important component of human diet. Diet high in fiber improves giucose metabolism without increasing insulin secretion,They not only minimize insulin requirement but also increase peripheral tissue insulin sensitivity. Whole cereal,pulses,vegetables and fruits will provide adequate fiber in the diet.
Diabetes leads to several other diseases iike Heart problem, strokes, skin and urinary tract disease, impotancy. Liver and kidney problem etc. AYURVEDA has laid down alot of recipes for prevention and care of Diabetes and 4s allied problems. Ayurveda massage will give good circulation which will provide relief for numbness, pain, restlessness and burning feet symptoms of diabetic patient. Among Panchakarma treatmentshVamana and Virechana are adviced in Premeha. Amafaki and Nrsa are considered to be the drug of choice.
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