Our body’s working system is complex yet simple. We eat food and that food is turned into energy. When this simple process is disturbed, it can lead to various diseases. One of them is Diabetes symptoms. It is one of the most common diseases all over the world.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body loses the ability to process blood glucose or blood sugar. When a person’s genes or environment make it difficult for the pancreas to produce insulin to break the food it eats, it works hard for its production, yet cannot cope with increased glucose levels. The excess blood sugars start to circulate in the blood and cause damage. Over time, insulin in the body becomes useless. There are several types of Diabetes:
What is Type 1 diabetes
It is also known as juvenile diabetes. The main reason behind this type of diabetes is the body’s inability to produce insulin.
Insulin is an important hormone in our body. It is responsible for breaking down sugar from the food we eat. When people suffer from Type 1 Diabetes, they have to take in insulin by injections of insulin pumps.
There is no particular cure for this disease, but if a person is diagnosed with it, he or she will have to continue controlling the blood sugar levels of his/her body. Some lifestyle changes can also help to manage this condition. If it is maintained and controlled at right time, it can avoid major complications such as:
- Ketoacidosis
- Nerve damage
- Problems related to Eyes
- Kidney issues
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Numbness of foot
- Abnormal Blood Pressure
- Stroke
What is Type 2 diabetes
In type 2 diabetes, there is a disturbance in the way our body uses sugar. This is a chronic disease in which too much sugar is circulated in the bloodstream. This can lead to high blood sugar levels which results in circulatory disorders, problems in the nervous and immune systems. This type of Diabetes symptoms has strong links with another common disease: Obesity.
A person who has type 2 diabetes may require or may not require insulin injections. Other medications with simple exercises and lifestyle changes can help in managing this condition. This disease can catch adults as well as children but more vulnerable are:
- People older than 45
- Those who are Overweight
- The ones who can get it by heredity
Gestational diabetes
This type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy. It is because the body becomes less sensitive to insulin these days. Women who are already overweight, have a high risk of developing this condition during pregnancy. Around 50% of people with gestational diabetes later develop type 2 diabetes which is of higher risk than this.
Women can manage this condition by following some simple steps during pregnancy:
- Stay Active
- Monitor the growth of the fetus
- Check blood sugar levels regularly
- Adjust the diet according to their requirements
If this is not taken care of, it may lead to problems like:
- High Blood Pressure
- Premature Birth
- Blood Sugar Issues in the newborn
- Risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the baby later in life
Some other not so common types of Diabetes are Monogenic Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis-related Diabetes.
How is Diabetes Diagnosed?
When a person has:
- glucose tolerance levels of 140–199 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl)
- an A1C test result of 5.7–6.4%
- fasting blood sugar levels between 100–125 mg/dl
He can be called a patient with prediabetes. They also have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes if the treatment and precautions do not begin on time.
Diabetes and India
In an article published in the newspaper, THE HINDU, it was stated that the rate of Diabetes Diagnosis is increasing all around the world with a spike. India is among them and has the second-highest total population in the world with Diabetes.
The International Diabetes Federation estimated that 77 million adults in India were living with diabetes in 2017. This means that one in every six people from the world who has diabetes is from India. With these statistics, it can be estimated that there will be 134 million diabetic Indians in the next 25 years. Diabetes is not only a major cause of kidney failure, blindness, heart attacks, lower limb amputation and strokes but can even cause death.
Premature mortality has increased by 5% in recent years because of Diabetes. It has become a leading cause of death by an estimation of 1.5 million deaths directly caused by Diabetes.
On International Diabetes Day, the International Diabetes Foundation Diabetes Atlas has made a statement for India to pause and re-evaluate its strategies to fight Diabetes.
Why Diabetes have a high count in India?
Western Culture has overpowered many cultures around the world. India is one of them. As we go towards urbanization, people are now living lazy and sedentary lives with only processed foods, trans fats and refined carbohydrates in their diets. Not only this but there are many other common reasons that have led to a higher rate of Diabetes in India.
- Lack of Education among people especially about Diabetes and its prevention strategies
- Food choices that are high in carbs, oils and fats
- Low consumption of original and Indian whole grains, nuts, seeds and fruits
- Use of tobacco and alcohol
- Environmental Pollution
Covid-19 and Lockdown have even more added points like Less or No Exercise and more screen time to the list.
Is there any solution?
Definitely, there is a solution. Although a person cannot prevent type 1 diabetes, he can take some steps to prevent type 2 diabetes. Going natural with our herbs and magical old ways can help combat diabetes in many ways.
- Using Ayurveda and medicinal herbs like ashwagandha, Tulsi, Chirata and Punarnava in treating diabets.
- Yoga and other higher intensity exercises can also help to lower glucose levels.
- Eating a balanced diet that is low in sugar, saturated fats and processed foods
- Maintaining a healthy and moderate weight
Other preventions include:
- Early Diagnosis of Diabetes and its treatment
- Blood sugar level control with medications
- Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Control
- Diabetes screening and education
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The ingredients of Winzera Sea Buckthorn Dianowin help to fight diabetes because:
- Sea Buckthorn is a rich source of Omega 7 fatty acid. It is also a rich source of Vitamin C, which has a protective role in diabetes by reducing the damage caused by free radicals.
- Karela is scientifically proven for its anti-diabetic potentials.
- Chirata aids in diabetes by increasing insulin secretion and prevents kidneys.
- Jamun is well known for lowering blood glucose levels.
- Punarnava tends to improve the functioning of kidneys damaged by diabetes. It tends to control and stabilize blood glucose levels in the body.
Winzera doesn’t provide guaranteed results as it’s subject to change in habits and lifestyle. Products are effective when taken properly with appropriate lifestyle and precautions.