Prediabetes is a health condition often considered as an intermediate stage between insulin resistance and the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. A person with Prediabetes can experience higher than normal blood sugar levels, however controlled enough to not fall in the category of Type 2 Diabetes.
Prediabetes has multiple causes, but it can be effectively treated through Ayurvedic treatments. Prediabetes treatment in Ayurveda will include dietary changes, lifestyle changes, Ayurvedic medicines, and Ayurvedic therapies.
Some commonly identifiable causes of Prediabetes are listed below:
Obesity: The build-up of unhealthy fat, especially in the belly area, can increase the risk of insulin resistance, which can lead to Prediabetes.
Lack of Physical Activity: Exercise and other physical activities help the body keep blood sugar levels balanced.
Poor Diet: Overconsumption of junk food or processed sugar can increase blood sugar concentration.
Depression: Unnecessary stress and anxiety can increase cortisol levels and, in turn, blood levels.
Age: The risk of Prediabetes can increase somewhere after the age of 45.
One can feel thirsty more than usual, even without physical activity.
Wounds may take time to recover due to damaged vessels and nerves.
Unusual feeling of tiredness, lethargy and low energy levels.
One might experience frequent urination, especially at night.
Jiva Ayurveda offers advanced Ayurveda treatment for Prediabetes. Our AyuniqueTM Treatment Philosophy aims to achieve an equilibrium in the body and stop the progression of the condition towards Diabetes through the involvement of personalised Ayurvedic medicines and therapies.
Panchakarma and similar time-tested Ayurvedic therapies are key parts of Jiva’s treatments. They focus on body detox, balancing metabolism, and improving insulin sensitivity.
Plant-based Ayurvedic proprietary medicines (government regulations certified) will be used to reduce blood sugar concentrations and restore balance.
Jiva experts will suggest several positive changes in diet and lifestyle to offer symptomatic relief and restore balance and vitality.
Certified experts will share mind-wellbeing and de-stress practices throughout your treatment journey in sessions, based on a systemic treatment plan personalised for each patient. Such sessions open the gates to the practice and understanding of true holistic healing, instrumental in lowering stress and anxiety and balancing the hormonal fluctuations inside the body.
Time-tested herbal medicine procured from the bounty of mother nature and formulated based on the unadulterated scientific texts of Ayurveda are essential parts of Jiva’s Ayurvedic treatments. These therapeutic concoctions and herbal blends help with insulin resistance and effective Diabetes management. Some of the commonly used herbs in Ayurvedic medicines for Prediabetes are listed below:
Helps improve insulin response and reduce blood glucose levels.
An excellent source of vitamin C. It assists the pancreas in regulating blood sugar.
Helps decrease sugar cravings and balances the body's sugar level equilibrium.
Helps purify blood and control blood sugar levels.
An anti-inflammatory herb that promotes insulin resistance and decreases further damage.
Prediabetes is defined as a stage where the blood sugar level is higher than the normal range but not high enough to be categorised under Type 2 Diabetes. It shows that there is an increased risk of getting Diabetes.
Yes, stress in the long run, can adversely affect the blood sugar levels and the resistance towards Insulin, which can aggravate the case of Prediabetes.
Prediabetics are suggested to stay away from unhealthy food. Even more, refined sugars and other processed food items should be strictly minimised during Ayurvedic treatment for Prediabetes. As certified Ayurveda experts, we suggest that an ideal nutritional diet during and after Ayurvedic treatment for Prediabetes should include,
High-fiber, green vegetables like spinach, beans, broccoli, carrots and citrusy foods
Brown rice, quinoa, and oats can prevent surges in blood glucose levels.
Lean proteins of plant sources must be included.
These should be added but in limited amounts.
A person is classified as a Prediabetic when the fasting blood glucose concentration lies between 100 and 125mg/dL and the level of HbA1 for the same individual lies between 5.7% and 64%.
Ayurveda relies on natural treatments, diets, therapies, and alterations of the individual’s lifestyles to manage their blood sugar levels and health generally.
Panchakarma therapy is one of the most highly recommended therapies, often included during an authentic ayurveda treatment for Prediabetes. It is advisable to seek proper consultation from an experienced Ayurveda doctor first.
Through a well-regimed nutritional diet, by being physically active and doing yoga, and managing stress through mind-wellbeing practices can avoid the transition of Prediabetes toward Diabetes.
Some studies show that intermittent fasting might help improve insulin sensitivity and blood glucose levels. Still, discussing this with a certified ayurveda doctor is always better, as each patients case is unqiue.
You can reduce stress through mind wellbeing practices such as calming yoga asanas, meditation, sound healing and music therapy, and guided workouts to keep a check on the blood glucose levels.
If not controlled, Prediabeties can pose a high risk of progressing into Type 2 Diabetes, heart diseases, stroke, and other problems such as hypertension and high cholesterol levels.
