For an elderly diabetic who is used to dal-roti, Ayurveda suggests replacing wheat chapati with low-glycemic, high-fiber alternatives like jowar (sorghum), bajra (pearl millet), ragi (finger millet), or moong dal cheela. These mimic the feel of chapati but reduce carbohydrate load and support digestion.
Alternatives to Wheat Chapati— Here are Ayurvedic-friendly replacements that resemble chapati: - Jowar Roti (Sorghum): Light, cooling, and easy to digest. Low glycemic index, supports stable blood sugar.
- Bajra Roti (Pearl Millet): Warming, good for winter. Rich in fiber and magnesium, helps insulin sensitivity.
- Ragi Roti (Finger Millet): Cooling, calcium-rich, supports bone health in elderly. Low glycemic index, reduces sugar spikes.
- Moong Dal Cheela (Savory Pancake): Protein-rich, very light on digestion. Can be eaten with dal or light chutney.
- Oats + Flaxseed Flatbread: Modern adaptation but aligns with Ayurvedic principle of laghu ahara (light food). Provides soluble fiber, reduces cholesterol and sugar absorption.
Replace wheat chapati with these 3 options: 1 Jowar + besan roti (50:50) – 2 small rotis = only 20–25 g carbs 2 Moong-dal chilla – 2 medium = 15–18 g carbs, high protein 3 Almond + flaxseed roti – 15 g almond flour + 1 tbsp flaxseed powder + 1 tsp besan → 1 roti = 5–8 g carbs
Daily Simple Plate Breakfast: 2 moong chilla OR 1 jowar roti + thin dal Lunch/Dinner: 2 jowar/besan rotis OR 2 moong chilla + thin moong/masoor dal + lauki/turai sabzi + 1 tsp ghee Evening: 1 small guava/apple
Extra advice Add 1 tsp methi powder in dough daily (lowers sugar) Walk 10–15 min after meals No rice, maida, potato, banana, sweets
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
He can take jowar roti ragi roti oats roti Besan with wheat equal measurements can be taken N you can add flax seed powder which contains omega 3 The above all helps in glycemic. Control
HELLO,
In type 2 diabetes, your body still makes insulin, but your cells stop responding properly to it. This is called insulin resistance. Because of that, sugar from your food stays in your blood instead of going into your cells for energy.
Gradually, your pancreas gets tired ad produces less insulin, causing your blood sugar to rise even more.
In Ayurveda,diabetes is seen as “Madhumeha”, one of the 20 types of prameha- disorders related to metabolism and urinary system.
It occurs mainly due to -Kapha imbalance too much heaviness, sluggishness, mucus formation -Medo Dhatus dushti fat tissue dysfunction -agni mandya=weak digestive fire -ama formation- toxic waste due to improper digestion -vata aggravatio in advanced stages causing excessive urination ad weakness
TREATMENT GOALS -balance kapha and meda- to remove the root cause -kindle agni (digestive fire)- to improve digestion and metabolism -remove ama (toxins)- to clear channels and restore insulin sensitivity -rejuvenate tissue especially pancreas, liver -support mental and emotional health- because stress raises blood sugar - avoid complications
INVESTIGATIONS TO RULE OUT -Fasting blood sugar weekly -Postprandial 2 hrs after meals weekly -HbA1c every 3 months -Lipid profile -LFT, KFT -Urine routine and microalbumin -Eye and food check
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) NISHA AMALAKI CHURNA TABLET= 500mg twice daily after meals =improves insulin sensitivty, antioxidant, reduce inflammation
2) GUDMAR CAPSULES= 500mg once daily in morning =reduces sugar absorption, regenerate beta cells
3) VIJAYSAR= soak 1 piece in water overnight, drink that water in morning =natural hypoglycaemic, detoxifies blood
4) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =balances kapha, improves urianry function
5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =detox, improves digestion, and liver function
6) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily =improves liver function and metabolism
duration= 3 months
DIET PLAN GRAINS= barley, millets, bajra, jowar, ragi, red rice in moderation- in place of chapati use this millets PULSES= green gram, masoor dal, horse gram VEGETABLES= bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, drumstick, methi leaves, spinach, cabbage, cucumber FRUITS= amla, guava, papaya, pomegranate SPICES= turmeric, fenugreek, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, mustard HEALTHY FATS= small amounts of cow ghee or sesame oil DRINKS= warm water, methi water, turmeric tea, guduchi decoction
AVOID STRICTLY -sugar, sweets, jaggery, honey -white rice, refined flour, maida, bread, bakery foods -fried or oily foods, cheese, butter, red meat -cold drinks, alcohol, and smoking -curd at night, or heavy dairy products
YOGA ASANAS -suryanamaskar= improves metabolism, burns fat -ardha matsyendrasana= massages pancreas -dhanurasana= strengthens pancreas -pawanmuktasana = helps digestion - vajrasana= sit in this pose for 10 mins after meals
PRANAYAM -Kapalbhati= 3 rounds of 30 strokes. stimulates pancreas -anulom vilom= 5-10 min for balance and calm -bhastrika= 1-2 min to activate metabolism - bhramari= 5 rounds for stress reduction
HOME REMEDIES -Methi seed water= soak 1 tsp overnight, drink in morning -amla juice + turmeric= 20 ml + pinch of turmeric on empty stomach -bitter gourd juice= 30 ml fresh juice in morning 3-4 times/week - cinnamon powder= 1/2 tsp in warm water daily
LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES -wake up early before sunrise -walk 30-40 min daily -do not sleep in daytime -eat at regular times, avoid overeating -maintain emotional balance- avoid stress and anger -go to bed early before 10 pm for hormone balance -stay socially active and positive- emotional well being is vital
DURATION OF TREATMENT -INITIAL STABILIZATION= 1-2 month blood sugar reduction -METABOLIC CORRECTION= 3-6 months weight, digestion, energy improve -MAINTENANCE/ REJUVENATION= 6-12 months
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
HELLO !
AT his age, we don’t want to change his food completely just adjust it so his sugar stays stable and he doesn’t feel confused or weak.
Roti and dal can be replaced with lighter, diabetic-friendly options that feel similar but do not raise sugar too much. The goal is to keep him comfortable, well-fed, and safe.
Safe, Simple Alternatives to Roti
1. Jowar Roti (best option) Very light Keeps sugar stable Easy to digest
2. Bajra Roti Good in winter Keeps him full Low glycemic index
3. Ragi Roti Strengthens bones Good for diabetics Easy to digest
4. Wheat + Besan Mixed Roti (Mix 50% wheat with 50% besan) Lowers sugar spike Still feels like normal roti
5. Moong Dal Cheela Acts like a soft roti Very good for sugar control Easy for elders to chew
Dal Alternatives (simple + safe)
1. Moong Dal (split yellow) BEST Very light and keeps sugar steady.
2. Masoor Dal (red) Easy to digest.
3. Moong Dal Soup If digestion is weak.
Avoid: Chana dal Rajma Black gram
Safe Combinations for Him 1. Jowar roti + Moong dal 2. Ragi roti + Masoor dal 3. Moong dal cheela + light sabzi 4. Wheat–besan roti + Moong dal soup
Other Simple Foods He Can Take
Boiled vegetables (bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, beans) Small bowl curd (only in daytime) 1 teaspoon ghee with food (good for sugar control) Warm water (never cold) Foods to Avoid (very gently) White rice Potatoes Bakery items Sweets Deep-fried foods
At 85, the aim is not strict dieting it’s comfortable, stable food that keeps him strong. These small changes will keep his sugar under control without making him feel deprived or unhappy. He can enjoy his meals and stay healthy with straightforward, gentle adjustments
. Warm regards, Dr. Karthika
Take bajra roti Ragi Moong kichdi
गेहूं की जगह बाजरा ले सकते हैं, या फिर लाल उबला हुआ चावल भी खा सकते हैं। रोज़ाना 5-10 मिनट के लिए दो बार प्राणायाम, अनुलोम-विलोम, कपालभाति, भस्त्रिका करें। दाल में भी रोज़ अलग-अलग दाल का इस्तेमाल करें, एक ही दाल नहीं। जैसे एक दिन अरहर दाल, चना दाल, मूंग दाल, हरी मूंग दाल, मूग, चवली, मटकी, सफेद वटाना… अलग-अलग दालें खाना सेहत के लिए अच्छा होता है।
✔️ Do ✔️ Drink buttermilk Shift to millet roti Use quinoa and daliya instead of rice Dinner at 7.30 or 8 100 steps daily after both meals Best to have lunch at 11.30-12 and dinner at 7.30-8
🧘♀️ Yoga 🧘♀️ Tadasan Vrukshasan Pashimotanasan Virbhadrasan Marjarasan Hastapadanasan Dhanurasan Halasan Suryanamaskar 5 atleast
🧘♀️ Pranayam 🧘♀️ Anilom Vilom Bhasrika Bhramari Kapalbhati
❌Don’t❌ Anything white like wheat, refined flour, sugar, salt, potato, sweet potato Oily food Packed food Processed food Ready to eat food Dairy products
💊 Medication 💊
Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Madhumehnashini 2 tabs twice a day before food
डायबिटीज को मैनेज करते समय, खासकर आपके पिता जैसे बुजुर्ग के लिए, ग्लाइसेमिक इंडेक्स, कार्ब्स की गुणवत्ता और फाइबर कंटेंट पर ध्यान देना जरूरी है। हालांकि चपाती एक मुख्य भोजन है, लेकिन इसके विकल्प भी मौजूद हैं। सबसे पहले, रागी, ज्वार या बाजरा जैसे मिलेट्स का उपयोग करने पर विचार करें, जिनका ग्लाइसेमिक इंडेक्स कम होता है। ये मिलेट्स ब्लड शुगर लेवल में तेजी से बढ़ोतरी नहीं करते।
मल्टी-ग्रेन आटे का उपयोग भी एक बेहतरीन विकल्प है। गेहूं, जौ और राजगीरा जैसे विभिन्न अनाज के आटे को मिलाएं। ये बेहतर संतुष्टि प्रदान करते हैं और ब्लड शुगर को नियंत्रित करने में मदद करते हैं। सुनिश्चित करें कि अनुपात उनके आयुर्वेदिक संविधान के प्रकार के अनुसार हो, खासकर अगर उनमें कफ का प्रभुत्व है, ताकि अत्यधिक भारीपन या सुस्ती से बचा जा सके।
एक और विकल्प है कि बेसन को मिश्रण में शामिल करें। यह प्रोटीन से भरपूर होता है, जिससे कुल कार्ब लोड कम होता है। लगभग 60% साबुत अनाज का आटा, 20% मिलेट आटा और 20% बेसन का मिश्रण बनाएं। यह न केवल चपाती जैसा अनुभव प्रदान करता है बल्कि उनके आहार में विविधता भी जोड़ता है, जिससे बेहतर पाचन को बढ़ावा मिलता है।
अगर वह बदलाव के लिए तैयार हैं, तो चपाती के बेस के लिए फूलगोभी या मूली का उपयोग करने पर विचार करें। इनमें सबसे कम कार्बोहाइड्रेट होते हैं, कुछ मल्टीग्रेन आटे के साथ मिलाकर इसे स्वाद और बनावट में अधिक परिचित बनाएं। उन्हें विभिन्न पकी हुई सब्जियों, दालों और दाल के साथ लेने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करें, ताकि उन्हें पर्याप्त फाइबर, प्रोटीन और पोषक तत्व मिल सकें।
भोजन के समय को पाचन प्रक्रिया और दोष संतुलन के अनुसार समायोजित करना चाहिए। आयुर्वेद सोने से 2-3 घंटे पहले न्यूनतम सेवन पर जोर देता है। गर्म पानी या हर्बल चाय जैसे अदरक या जीरा चाय पिएं, जो पाचन में विशेष रूप से फायदेमंद है और अनावश्यक ग्लूकोज बढ़ोतरी से बचें।
सबसे महत्वपूर्ण, उनके भोजन को सरल रखें और नियमित रूप से ब्लड शुगर लेवल की निगरानी करें, यह सुनिश्चित करते हुए कि नया आहार अनपेक्षित बढ़ोतरी या गिरावट का कारण नहीं बन रहा है। चल रही सलाह के साथ समायोजन करें और शरीर की प्रतिक्रिया को सुनें क्योंकि यह विकसित होता है। बेहतर मेटाबॉलिक रेट और समग्र मेधा धातु स्वास्थ्य को समर्थन देने के लिए हल्का योग और प्राणायाम जोड़ने पर विचार करें।
At this age the sim is not to remove roti but to change its grain so that the body gets slow carbs better protein less sugar rise wheat raises sugar quickly but a few grains behave almost like diabetic chapati meaning low glycemic index high fibre and very gentle on digestion
Best replacement would be jowar roti Bajra roti Ragi roti You can add ghee to roti Avoid rice at night Take roasted Chana / nuts / buttermilk Take triphala churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water
Replacing chapati for a diabetic-friendly option can indeed be a challenge, especially when it’s a staple like dal roti. For your father, it’s essential to manage carbohydrate intake without compromising his traditional diet too much. One potential alternative is to introduce bajra (pearl millet) or jowar (sorghum) roti. Both are more slowly digested and can help maintain blood sugar levels. When preparing these rotis, keep them slightly smaller and thinner to reduce the portion size, which naturally controls his carb intake.
Consider blending the bajra or jowar flour with fenugreek (methi) leaves, which can further help regulate blood sugar. Additionally, rotating these with rotis made from rajgira (amaranth) or using a mix of almond and coconut flour can diversify the diet while offering lower carbohydrate content. Coconut flour roti, for instance, tends to have a lower glycemic index and provides healthy fats.
Cooking methods and accompanying foods also matter. Encourage your father to consume more of his rotis with vegetables, emphasizing fibers and proteins over simple carbs. When preparing dal, add high-fiber veggies like spinach or methi. Increase the proportion of lentils like moong dal or masoor dal as they are more easily digestible and cause a gentler rise in blood sugar.
Pay close attention to meal timings and encourage smaller, more frequent meals to prevent spikes and maintain energy. Also, supporting digestion through daily routines, like a morning walk and ensuring regular meal times, will keep his agni balanced. If your father has any blood sugar variations or general health concerns, ensure you keep his healthcare provider informed. This balance is crucial, and integrative care is key to maintaining his health and wellbeing.
