Know More About Diabetes or Sugar

We all have heard about diabetes which is also called as diabetes mellitus and we all know that it is becoming more prevalent in our country. We often feel scared or petrified whenever we heard that we or our loved ones have diabetes. The things you should know are that diabetes is not a death sentence but can be a wake-up call motivating you to start doing things differently and make important changes in life. You don’t need to be panic about it.Stay relaxed. Learn more about diabetes and the way to tackle it. Start taking small positive steps.We have seen many people who have diabetes live long and good life. You just need to be more aware of the disease.

What is Diabetes?


Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects the body’s ability to produce or respond insulin(hormone), resulting in high level of sugar or glucose (hyperglycemia) in blood and metabolic disturbances.


Whenever we eat carbohydrate, our digestive system breaks down it into glucose, which helps to keep our body energetic. Insulin produced by the gland pancreas plays an important role in balancing glucose level because it stimulates the body to make proper use of glucose. Whenever the amount of glucose or sugar increases, insulin is released to normalize the sugar level. However, in diabetic patient glucose level can not be normalized, which leads to high level of glucose in the body.


What is pancreas?


The pancreas is an organ, which is located behind the stomach and is responsible for controlling sugar level. Special cells called beta cells release a hormone called insulin in the digestive system, which helps stabilize sugar level.


What are the types of Diabetes?


Diabetes 1- Diabetes 1 is a condition when our body does not produce insulin or produces very less insulin which is commonly found in children but can occur at any stages of life.In diabetes 1, our immune system attacks or kills beta cells, which produce insulin. As a result of glucose level increases in the body instead of using it in the form of energy.It is also called as juvenile diabetes.


Diabetes 2- Most common form of the disease, affecting 90% of people with diabetes is type 2 diabetes. In this condition, a body can not use insulin properly. As a result, glucose level builds up in the blood instead of being used as a source of energy. It affects adults but cal also affects children.


What are the symptoms?


The most common symptoms of diabetes are-


Frequent urination


Unusual thirst


Intense hunger


Unusual weight loss


Increased fatigue


Irritability


Blurred vision

Cuts and bruises do not heal properly or quickly.


Skin infection.



If you are suspecting any of the above symptoms.You are recommended to consult your doctor or a qualified health professional.


Diabetes Diagnosis-


Blood test


Urine test


Remedies to treat diabetes at home-


Natural uncooked food- Natural uncooked food is the best remedy for all types of diseases.Foods which are rich in fiber such as apples, beets, carrots, apricot, sprout, nuts should be included in food.


Exercise- Exercising daily for at least 30 minutes can be very beneficial for diabetic patients.Exercise has great potential to control diabetes.


Meditation- Meditation is the proven way to control diabetes.It lowers the insulin resistance in our body.


Basel leaves- Basel leaves are full of potential antioxidants and have the power to lower blood sugar levels.


Cinnamon- One gram of cinnamon in the diet for a month lowers the blood sugar levels.


Green tea- Polyphenols in green tea can also help regulate glucose in the body, helping to prevent or control diabetes.


Drumstick leave (Moringa)- Drumstick leaves are rich in nutrients and contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which boost metabolism, purify the blood and keep the blood sugar level under control.


Jamun seed- James are one of the fruits that a diabetic can eat without hesitation. Not only are the fruit so healthy, the Jamun seed powder is very good for diabetes



The chances of getting diabetes increases with the increase in weight or have a family history of diabetes.A simple blood test can diagnose if you have diabetes.