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Diabetes - #20553

Rakesh Rawat

My husband is diabetic and take regular allopathic medicine. Tiday he checked his sugar HBC A1 is 6.5 and fasting is 115 . Now can he change to ayurvedic medicines and control his sugar and improve his health ?

Age: 55
Chronic illnesses: Diabetic
Due to allopathic medicine he suffer stomach problems and digestive issues
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Let him continue his diabetic medicines meanwhile start on Tab . Madhunashini vati - 1 tab twice daily before food to be chewed and then swallowed 1/4 th tsp fenugreek seeds soak at night morning chew on empty stomach Regularly monitor sugar levels and then slowly taper the allopathic medicines and then stop Regular walking must be done
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Avoid sugar, maida, packed and processed food. Regular exercise. Tab.Diabecon DS 1-0-1 Continue with allopathic medicine. Monitor BSL every week slowly reduce dose of allopathic medicine.

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KINDLY DON'T STOP HIS MEDICATION AND FIRSTLY START WITH CHANGE IN DIET FOR 7 DAYS AFTER OT WE WILL DO DETOXIFICATION FOR 3 DAYS AFTER WE WILL START HIS AYURVEDIC MEDICATION BY TAPPER DOWN ALOOPATHIC MEDICINE DOSE FOR IT KINDLY PROVIDE HIS COMPLETE HISTORY PERSONAL HISTORY AS URINE OUTPUT,DIET,APPETTITE,BOWEL,WORK PROFILE ,SLEEP ETC ANY SURGICAL HISTORY ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS KINDLY PROVIDE MORE DETAILS ABOUT IT

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He can definitely manage his sugar level with ayurvedic medicine Ask him to follow the diet like taking barley, butter milk,instead of white rice, avoiding sugar and sugar processed food, maida, fried food, bekary food,junk food Doing walking regularly after food atleast 2000steps Doing pranayama Avoid late night sleeping, sleeping in day time Tab nishamalki 1 bd before food Dhanvantara kashaya 15 ml bd before food

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Yes can start ayurvedic parallel, monitor sugar level, if low slowly tapper allopathic medicine, Do not Stop allopathic medicine immediately For Diabetic diet Increase physical activity to yoga, pranayam also Meanwhile can have Diabecon 1-0 -1 before food with water Karela jamun juice 10ml twice daily before food with water

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His diabetes is under control Hence Follow strict diet Exercise Madhunashni vati two times a day

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Ayurveda offers many possibilities for supporting those with diabetes by focusing on a holistic approach that goes beyond medications alone. Your husband’s HbA1c of 6.5 and fasting blood sugar of 115 are indicative of controlled sugar levels, which is a good sign. Switching from allopathic to ayurvedic medicines should be pursued with careful consideration, especially while monitoring sugars closely. It’s essential to do this under the guidance of both an Ayurvedic practitioner and his current healthcare provider to ensure a safe transition. Diet plays a significant role in managing diabetes through Ayurveda. Encourage your husband to prefer whole grains like barley and millet, as they can help regulate blood sugar levels more effectively. Including green leafy vegetables — such as spinach and fenugreek leaves — is beneficial, as they are light and help regulate Kapha dosha, often aggravated in diabetes. Herbs like guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) can be quite effective; they have hypoglycemic properties. A decoction of these herbs can be prepared by boiling them in water and consumed daily in the morning. Ensure it is taken on an empty stomach for better absorption. Stress management is also critical. Practicing yoga and pranayama daily can be part of his routine. Simple breathing exercises and Asanas like Vrikshasana (tree pose) can help improve the overall metabolic rate and calm the mind, providing significant benefits for someone with diabetes. Keep in mind that lifestyle changes are as important as medication. Encourage regular physical activity suited to his capacity; a brisk walk for thirty minutes a day can make a huge difference in managing weight, which often assists in blood sugar control. Monitoring his blood sugar levels frequently is essential. While transitioning, continue his prescribed medications unless instructed otherwise by a healthcare professional. Ayurvedic treatments often complement rather than replace modern medications, especially in chronic conditions like diabetes. Making small, sustainable changes can help in the long term. Safe, incremental adjustments, with professional oversight, are key to ensuring balanced and effective diabetes management.

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