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Can a 52-Year-Old Diabetic Take Shilapravang? - #50790

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Can 52 years old diabetics take shilapravang. Patient feels very lethargic who once used to be very active and strong built but now he lost muscle mass became very thin and irritable. Kindly suggest

How long have you been experiencing lethargy and irritability?:

- 1-3 months

What is your current diet like?:

- Balanced and nutritious

Have you made any changes to your physical activity levels recently?:

- Decreased activity
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Hello Thank you for your question. I can understand your concern regarding consuming shilapravang as you are having weakness, irritability and also muscle loss being diabetic This symptoms usually indicate reduced srength and metabolic imbalnce. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊 YOUR CONCERN Age 52 Diabetic Lethargy and weakness Loss of muacle mass Irritability Reduced physical activity Previously you were strong and active You want to know whether you can shivapravanag or not ABOUT SHIVAPRAVANG It ia usually used for General weakness Loss of strength Nwrvous echaustation Low vitility It contains Shilajith and other mineral preparation ** CAN DIABETIC PATIENT TAKE IT?** YES you can take it But under docter supervision Not continue for long duration without consultaation Moniter your blood sugar regularly It will Improve your strength Reduce fatigue Supports energy Helps muscle strength It may help to. Improve strength and vitality on diabetic people However proper diagnosis and monitoring is important Warm Regards. Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Yes, a 52-year-old diabetic can take Shilapravang Dose 1 tablet twice daily after food Check blood sugar regularly For weakness and muscle loss Ashwagandha 500 mg at night Eat enough protein. Do light exercise

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Shilapravang is generally used as a vajikarana and strength-supporting formulation, often containing Shilajit and mineral components. In diabetics, it is sometimes prescribed to improve energy, stamina, and tissue strength — but it should not be started blindly. In a 52-year-old diabetic who has recently developed: Lethargy Muscle loss Irritability Weight reduction the first step is not to immediately add a tonic. These changes can indicate: • Poor blood sugar control • Protein deficiency or malabsorption • Thyroid imbalance • Vitamin B12 deficiency (common in diabetics) • Early neuropathic or metabolic changes If blood sugars are fluctuating, simply adding Shilapravang may not address the root cause and in some cases may even disturb glucose balance depending on formulation. Before starting it, I would recommend: Checking fasting, PP, HbA1c Thyroid profile Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D Reviewing current diabetes medications In Ayurveda, rebuilding muscle mass (mamsa dhatu) and energy requires a stepwise approach — correcting digestion, stabilizing sugar levels, then adding appropriate Rasayana support. Shilapravang may be useful in selected cases, but dosage and suitability depend on constitution, sugar status, and digestive strength. I strongly recommend a structured consultation to assess reports and current condition before starting any strengthening medicine. That way, we can choose the safest and most effective approach to restore energy and muscle health without disturbing diabetes control.

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—Because you have diabetes and are feeling weak, losing weight, and losing muscle, we should first check your blood sugar control and some basic tests (thyroid, B12, etc.) before starting any tonic like Shilapravang. These symptoms may be due to uncontrolled diabetes or another treatable condition. Let’s do the tests first and then decide safely. —“Shivapravang can be taken by diabetics It may lower blood sugar, so if you are already on diabetes medicines, it can cause low sugar. ----- firstly do these tests HbA1C Thyroid profile vt.b12 Vt.D ------ after that we will decide the proper diagnosis and treatment

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Hi… You can take this but check your sugar levels regularly Because you can’t stop allopathy suddenly so along with this you need to check your glucose level it should be maintained

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1️⃣ Can a diabetic take Shilapravang? Generally, Shilapravang (Shilajit-based formulation) is used for: Weakness Low stamina Male vitality Post-illness debility ⚠ But in diabetics: It may alter blood sugar Some formulations contain metallic/mineral bhasma Quality varies widely between brands It can interact with diabetic medications If sugars are not well controlled, it may worsen fatigue instead of helping. 👉 So it should NOT be started blindly. 2️⃣ Important: Sudden muscle loss + lethargy in a diabetic can indicate: This is more concerning than simple weakness. Possible causes: 🔹 Poor blood sugar control 🔹 Thyroid dysfunction 🔹 Low testosterone (common after 50) 🔹 Vitamin B12 deficiency (very common in diabetics on metformin) 🔹 Vitamin D deficiency 🔹 Anemia 🔹 Chronic inflammation 🔹 Depression Before giving tonics, we must rule these out. 3️⃣ First Step (Very Important Tests) Please check: Fasting & PP blood sugar HbA1c CBC (for anemia) Vitamin B12 Vitamin D3 TSH (thyroid) Serum testosterone In many cases, B12 deficiency alone causes: Weakness Irritability Muscle loss Low stamina Especially in diabetics taking metformin. 4️⃣ When is Shilapravang suitable? Only if: Sugar is controlled Kidney & liver function are normal No hormonal deficiency No unexplained weight loss Then it can be used under supervision.

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Yes – Shilapravang is generally safe for controlled diabetics in low-moderate dose. It supports energy, muscle strength, testosterone & vitality without significantly spiking blood sugar ✓Recommended Medicines Shilapravang Special / Shilapravang Vati – 1 tablet once daily at night with warm milk Ashwagandha Lehyam – 5–10 gm night with warm milk + ½ tsp ghee Chandraprabha Vati – 1–2 tablets twice daily after food Medohar Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after food ✓Daily Must-Do Resistance training – 20–30 min 3×/week ( Kegel exercises – 50 reps × 3 sets daily (if sexual weakness also present) Walk 30–45 min daily (evening best) Sleep 10 pm – 6 am strictly ✓Diet Continue balanced nutritious – add daily: 4 soaked almonds + 2 dates + banana morning Increase protein: paneer, tofu, sprouts, moong dal + 1–2 tsp ghee in meals Avoid: sugar, maida, fried, late dinner ✓Repeat testosterone (total & free), vitamin D, B12 Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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HELLO, Yes, a 52 year old diabetic can take Shilapravang Shilaravang is especially used for -urinarydisorders -prameha (diabetes spectrum in Ayurveda) -debility, fatigue -male weakness However, in this case, lethargy + muscle loss + irritability indicate deeper issues like -Dhatu kshaya (tissue depletion) -uncontrolled blood sugar -possible neuropathy -agni imbalance -stress or mild depression -hormonal decline (after 50, natural testosterone drop_ So treatment should not rely on one medicine along According to ayurveda, this suggest -Madhumeha (vata dominant diabetes) -Porgressive mamsa Dhatu kshaya (muscle wasting) -Ojas depletion (loss of vitality) -increased vata due to age (after 50 vata predominance begins) If diabetes is long standing and uncontrolled, body tissues start deleting, leading to weakness and irritability ABOUT SHILAPRAVANG It usually contains -shilajit -vangbhasma -herbal urinary tonics IT CAN HELP IN -Controlling sugar metabolism -reducing urinary frequency -improving stamina BUT CAUTION -If sugars are fluctuating -if kidney function is impaired -if patient is on insulin or strong ora hypoglycemics It may lower sugar further- so monitoring is important FIRST STEP- CHECK THESE IMMEDIATELY Before starting shilapravang -fasting and PP blood sugar -HbA1c -Kidney function test -Vitamin B12 -Vitamin D -Hemoglobin Muscle loss + lethargy often links to B12 deficiency in diabetics INTERNAL MEDICATIONS FOR DIABETES CONTROL 1) NISHAMALKI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water twice daily before meals 2) GUDMAR CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily before meals 3) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals (better option than shilapravang) FOR MUSCLE LOSS AND WEAKNESS 1) IF SUGAR IS CONTROLLED THEN TAKE ASHWAGANDHA AVALEHA= 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk 2) SHILAJIT (purified) CAPSULE= 1 cap in morning empty stomach 3) AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp in morning FOR SEVERE VATA DOMINANCE 1) BALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk in morning 2) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 15ml + equal water twice daily before meals DIET -moong dal -old rice smallquantity -ghee small amount improves strength -almonds soaked -methi seeds soaked overnight -cooked vegetabes (avoid raw salads at night) AVOID -refined flour -cold foods -excess tea, coffee -late night eating -over fasting (worsens muscle loss) LIFESTYLE ADVICE -30 min brisk walking daily mandatory -light strength training very important for muscle regain -early sleep before 10:30 pm -oil massage twice weekly withsesame oil Shilapravang alone is not enough In A 52 year old diabetic with muscle wasting -Priority= sugar stabilization + tissue rebuilding -Then rasayana therapy -Then metabolic tonics Improper use may aggravate vata and dryness DURATION OF TREATMENT -Initial correction= 6-8 weeks -Muscle rebuilding =3-6 months -Long term rasayana= 6 + months Yes, shilapravang if sugars are monitored and kidney function is normal, but it should be part of a broader Ayurvedic plan aimed at -correcting vata imbalance -rebuilding muscle -improving Ojas -stabilizing blood glucosa DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Yes 52 year old can take shilapravang but only after proper assessment and under medical supervision Lethargy muscle loss and irritability In a diabetic may also be due to uncontrolled sugar low B12 low vit D or thyroid imbalance so first check fbs hba1c vit B12 Vit D and thyroid profile Shilapravang contains shilajit which can support strength and energy but starting once ruled out will be better

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