Patient was a diagnosed case of chronic Diabetes that of late hadstarted to affect patient in several ways. Patient was experiencing severe weakness, fatigue, deteriorated functioning of other organs. Besides it, he had been experiencing an extreme burning sensation in the feet (diabetic neuropathy). Often, it was so high that he was unable to sleep at night. Despite regular use of Allopathic medicines, the patient was getting worried so he consulted Jivadoctor for relief. During the consultation, the patient said that he had been taking insulin twice daily i.e. 17 units and 16 units respectively in the morning and evening. He also explained that blood sugar was well managed by tablets only. Since his retirement, his physical movement became limited, so his sugar level constantly became higher, and it became necessary to take insulin. The patient complained of bad digestion and his stool was very dry and hard(small-round balls form). He had to take an enema every 3-4 days, but nothing was helping him. He never had any addiction, except very little alcohol, once a week or less. Specific History (H/0 Present Illness)Patient was suffering from Diabetes for 26 years and after tablets, he was now on Insulin for a long time.Physical/ Systemic Findings
BM – 1-2 times, hard, dry, unclear,
Appetite – Irregular- low,
Urine – Excess
Gas – Yes,
Acidity – Yes,
Memory – Good,
Sleep – Disturbed,
Mind – Normal Sweat-thirst – NormalH/0 Past illness/ Family History Patient: blood pressure was controlled by allopathic medicine. He was tensed when he was first diagnosed with Diabetes, but gradually he had overcome Hypertension medicines. There was no family history of Diabetes or Hypertension.
Medical History: The patient was on a high dosage of Insulin for many years.
Samprapti Ghataka- Dosha: Tridosha
Dushya: Rasa, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Ojas
Srotas: Anna vaha, Udak vaha, Rasavaha srotas, Meda vaha Adhishthan: Agnyashaya, Vasti
Nidana: Kapha aggravating diet, lack of physical movement, sedentary lifestyle, anxiety, improper eating habits, addiction, consumption of sweet things in excess etc.
Chikitsa Sutra: Ayurveda Treatment for Diabetes:
Nidan parivarjan – Avoidance of etiological factors in diet and routine that caused disease
Shaman Chikitsa -Vata-pitta shaman, deepan, pachan, sroto shodhan, rasayan
Shodhan Chikitsa – Some easy to practice natural detoxifying procedures were recommended
Sattvavjay Chikitsa – Patient education, Expectation management, and approach
Advice for Ayurveda Treatment for Diabetes:
Pathya:
Advised to take multigrain flour, skimmed cow milk, regular walk and exercise, seasonal leafy vegetables, karela juice, regular massage, proper water consumption, etc.
Apathya:
Avoid sweets and sugar-based other things, rice, potato, carbonated drinks, white flour products, dahi, pickle, heavy meals, non-veg food etc. should be avoided.
In Nov, 2017 Kamdudha ras was replaced with Yakrida churna while Triphala tablets were added in products.
In Dec, 2017 Madhumehantak churna was changed with Pramehantak churna.
In Jan, 2018
Swarna makshik bhasma was given in place of Yakrida churna and Erand oil was recommended in products.
The outcome for Ayurveda Treatment for Diabetes:
After the first month’s medicines, the patient did not experience any change in blood sugar levels or constipation, but he felt a little better overall. By the second month, the frequency of excess urination was reduced. There was no difference in other associated symptoms. In later months, the patient reduced morning Insulin dosage from 17 to 13 units, and even doing so his blood sugar was within normal range. Urine frequency was reduced to twice only during the night.
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Based on regular progress, in February, the patient remarkably reduced the dosage of Insulin to just 7-8 units in the morning and 5-6 units in the evening only. Constipation also got better than before. Hence after observing the normal sugar level for a long time, in May, he stopped Insulin intake completely and shifted back to tablets. Surprisingly, complete withdrawal of Insulin did not cause any upset in normal sugar levels. In June, patiently shared a remarkable reduction in his blood sugar levels. A lot of patients with diabetes have found successful cures in Ayurveda treatment.
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