There are 2 possible answers, one is a slightly disappointing answer and the other is, fortunately, good news. No, you cannot cure Type 2 diabetes completely. Diabetes is a chronic,i.e, lifelong disease. But the best part is you can reverse diabetes through certain lifestyle changes and diet that will help you with weight loss and achieve normal blood sugar levels with medications.
Symptoms that can’t be ignored
Type 2 Diabetes signs & symptoms often develop slowly. However, type 2 diabetes is now becoming more common in young adults, teens, and children and accounts for roughly 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide. In fact, you may never realize that you are living with type 2 diabetes for over years even without identifying it. Symptoms of Diabetes include-
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increased thirst and urination
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increased hunger
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feeling tired
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blurred vision
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numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
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sores that do not heal
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unexplained weight loss
Many people have no symptoms. Some people do not find out that they have the disease until they have diabetes-related health problems, such as blurred vision or heart disease. Hence it is highly advisable to not ignore any of these mild symptoms and consult your doctor as soon as you can.
Research conducted by the National Institutes of Health states that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with 3 easy steps. Losing weight, if you are
overweight/obese with the help of a Type 2 diabetes-friendly diet, Exercise regularly, and proper medication.
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Lose weight if you are overweight, and keep it off- You may be able to prevent or delay diabetes by losing 5 to 7 percent of your current body weight. For instance, if you weigh 200 pounds, your goal should be to lose about 10 to 14 pounds. This can be done by eating healthy foods. Eat smaller portions with a gap of 2 - 2 ½ hours and maintain a calorie deficit. This shall help you lose weight. Choosing foods with less fat is another way to reduce calories. Drink water instead of sweetened beverages.
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Move more- Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity, such as walking, at least 5 days a week. If you have not been active, talk with your health care professional about which activities are best. Start slowly and build up to your goal.
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Proper Medication- Many people with type 2 diabetes need to take diabetes medicines as well. These medicines may include allopathic diabetes pills or medicines you inject, such as insulin. Over time, you may need more than one diabetes medicine to control your blood glucose level. These medicines have a few side effects as well. This is where Ayurveda is unique. Ayurveda works on the root cause of the disease, making your life less dependent on medicines. Nowadays with the advancement in research, there are clinically proven programs to control blood sugar levels and stop medications.
Benefits of Ayurveda in Diabetes Management
Ayurvedic medicine is based on the idea that the world is made up of five elements — Aakash (space), Jala (water), Prithvi (earth), Teja (fire), and Vayu (air). A combination of each element results in three doshas known as Vata, Kapha, and Pitta.
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Vata
consists of two elements- air and space (also known as ether) and is generally described as cold, light, dry, rough, flowing, and spacious. Autumn represents vata for its cool, crisp days.
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Kapha (pronounced “kuffa”)
is based on earth and water. It can be described as steady, stable, heavy, slow, cold, and soft. Spring is known as Kapha season, as many parts of the world slowly exit hibernation.
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Pitta-
Known for being associated with a tenacious personality, the pitta dosha is based on fire and water. It’s commonly described as hot, light, sharp, oily, liquid, and mobile. Summer is known as the pitta season for its sunny, hot days.
These doshas are responsible for a person’s physiological, mental, and emotional health, and Good health is considered to be a perfect state of balance between these doshas. It explains that diabetes development is a result of the reduced functioning of Agni (digestive fire) which triggers high blood sugar levels.
In Ayurveda, diabetes is referred to as ‘Madhumey’ or ‘Sweet Urine Disease’ and it suggests avoiding excess intake of sweets and simple carbohydrates as part of its treatment. It is imperative to include more green and leafy vegetables in your diet. Some bitter and healthy herbs are also helpful in managing diabetes.
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