Diabetes (Madhumeha)

Background

Diabetes Mellitus (Madhumeha) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia which are caused due to reduced insulin secretion, decreased glucose utilization and increased glucose production. The secondary patho-physiological changes occur in multiple organ systems due to metabolic deregulation associated with Diabetes mellitus. The two categories of diabetes are type I or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) & type II or Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). Complete or near total insulin deficiency is found in type I. Type II Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by variable degree of insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion and increased glucose production. The classical symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus are polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger).

Madhumeha has been vividly described in classical Ayurvedic texts. A number of predisposing and etiological factors and complications of this disease are described in great detail. According to Ayurveda, Madhumeha is a type of Prameha. All types of Prameha ultimately lead to Madhumeha. Sedentary life style, excessive sleep and over consumption of meat, fat rich food, milk & milk products, jaggery preparations etc. cause Prameha. The prevalence of the disease increases with the age and affects men and women similarly but is slightly greater in men > 60 years. Types II Diabetes Mellitus is increasing more rapidly due to obesity caused by faulty food habits and sedentary life style.

Intervention/ Approaches

The following are some interventions/ approaches based on CCRAS research from published sources

In early stage of Diabetes (pre diabetes to diabetes) associated with polyurea and fatigue:

Ayush 82- 5gm with 500mg pure Shilajit thrice a day.

Ingredients of Ayush 82:

• Karavellaka (Momordica charantia) Seed 1 part
• Jambu (Syzygium cumin) Seed 1 part
• Amra (Mangifera indica) Seed 1 part
• Gudamara (Gymnema sylvestre) Leaves 1 part

Medicinal Plants Useful in Diabetes (Madhumeha)

Source : Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences