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What Ayurvedic medicine can help control blood sugar levels for type 1 diabetes?
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158 days ago
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What Ayurvedic medicine can help control blood sugar levels for type 1 diabetes? - #52773

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I’m diabetic type one. Is there any Ayurbed medicine which may help to control my blood sugar levels?

How long have you been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?:

- 5-10 years

What is your current blood sugar level range?:

- 130-180 mg/dL

What medications are you currently taking for diabetes?:

- Insulin only

How often do you monitor your blood sugar levels?:

- Once a day

What is your typical diet like?:

- Balanced with proteins and fats

Do you experience any symptoms related to your diabetes management?:

- Frequent fatigue

Have you tried any Ayurvedic treatments before?:

- Yes, but no effect

Doctors' responses

Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
157 days ago
5

Yes And Take Nishamalki 1tab 2times after food Glymin plus 1tab 2times after food Avoid the oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking U ll get results take 30 days and follow up


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Dr. Nayan Wale
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
157 days ago
5

●The Importance of Diet in Diabetes According to Ayurveda, if the diet is not correct, even the best medicine cannot show its full effect. In diabetes, The purpose of diet is to: • Prevent the increase of phlegm • Reduce fat • Stabilize the digestive fireWhat to eat (grains and pulses) Dietary grains: • Wheat in limited quantities. Dietary pulses: • Mung bean, gram, pigeon pea • Barley, kodo, and savanna • Old rice (Shashtik Shali) • Horse gram (Kulathi). These grains are considered light, rough, and anti-phlegm and fat. Avoid new grains.What to Eat (Vegetables) Bitter and astringent vegetables: • Bitter gourd • Fenugreek, pointed gourd, drumstick • Radish, cucumber • Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, spinach • Leafy vegetables: These vegetables gently balance the phlegm and fat in the body.What to drink (drinks) Dietary drinks: • Buttermilk • Lukewarm water • Triphala water Kushodak/Sarodak (as advised by a doctor) Sweet drinks, packaged juices • Cold water Avoid sugary drinks. ●What should be limited/avoided? Sweets • White flour • Fried food • Excessive oil • Yogurt (at night) • Potatoes, sweet potatoes Excessive fruit (especially sweets) Diabetes requires balance, not abstinence. ●The Principle of Multi-Medicine Formula Multi-medicine combinations are considered more effective in treating diabetes than single medications, because they simultaneously act on: • Kapha-Meda • Agni • Dhatu • Srotas ●Herbs Used (Composition) 25 grams each: • Bitter gourd seeds, Gudmar • Wild jamun seeds, Neem, Giloy, Ashwagandha • Neem bark, Belpatra • Triphala, Turmeric • Special ingredients: • Pure Shilajit - 50 grams • Trivanga Bhasma - 12 grams This combination is chosen for phlegm-absorption, ama-reduction, and metal balancing. ●Quantity and ratio Normal quantities • 2 to 3 gm 1 or 2 times a day Drinking (with): • Warm water or takra (buttermilk) Time: • Before meals or as directed by the doctor The amount varies according to the nature, age and disease state of the person.


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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
146 days ago
5

Ayurvedic treatment for type I diabetes will not help you from stopping insulin , but can help reduce the dose of insulin. Start with Karela jamun juice 15 ml twice before food with 30ml water Glymin tablet 2-0-2 before food with water. Heposem tablet 1-0-0 after food with water. Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily. Brisk walking atleast 30 mins daily. Do yogasana specific for Diabetes under expert guidance. Recommended medication for you are attached here with you can buy at 10% discount. Rest not available can be bought from outside.


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Dr. Raghuveer SN
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
157 days ago
5

Type 1 diabetes is insulin-dependent. Ayurveda can support control, but cannot replace insulin. Do this: Continue insulin regularly as advised Do not stop or reduce insulin on your own Monitor blood sugar at least 2 times daily Diet: Avoid sugar, sweets, refined carbs Take balanced meals with protein, fiber Eat at fixed times, do not skip meals Include: Methi seeds (soaked, small quantity) Karela, jamun (seasonal) Lifestyle: Daily exercise (30 minutes walking) Proper sleep Manage stress Medicines (supportive): Nishamalaki churna 3 grams twice daily before food Gudmar (Meshashringi) churna 2 grams twice daily before food Chandraprabha vati 2 tablets twice daily after food These help improve glucose metabolism and reduce fluctuations. Keep monitoring sugar regularly while taking these. If sugar drops or fluctuates, doses need adjustment.


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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
157 days ago
5

1.Tab.Diabecon DS 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Nishamalaki churna 1/2 tsp once daily with lukewarm water Diet & Lifestyle— - Favor warm, cooked meals with whole grains, pulses, and vegetables. - Avoid refined sugar, fried foods, and excess dairy. - Include bitter foods (karela, methi, neem) in moderation. - Gentle yoga and pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) help balance stress and energy. - Maintain hydration with warm water or herbal teas.


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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
157 days ago
5

Ayurveda cannot replace your insulin or act as a direct substitute to lower blood sugar in Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes means your pancreas produces zero insulin due to autoimmune destruction. Standard Ayurvedic anti-diabetic herbs (like Karela, Jamun, or Gurmar) only work for Type 2 by stimulating existing beta cells or reducing insulin resistance. Because you have no beta cells to stimulate, this is exactly why your previous Ayurvedic treatments had no effect on your sugar levels. However, Ayurveda plays a vital role in treating your main symptom like frequent fatigue and protecting your organs from long-term diabetic complications. ✓Ayurvedic Prescription (For Fatigue & Organ Protection) 1. Pure Shilajit (Resin or Vati) Dosage: 1 pea-sized drop of pure resin (or 1 tablet). Time: Twice daily with warm water or milk. 2. Nisha Amalaki Churna Dosage: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily. Time: Early morning on an empty stomach, and before dinner. 3. Ashwagandha Churna Dosage: 1/2 teaspoon at bedtime. Time: With warm milk. ✓Crucial Medical Advice Never alter your insulin. Ayurveda is strictly an adjuvant (supportive) therapy in Type 1. Increase Monitoring: Monitoring only once a day is unsafe for Type 1. You must check your blood sugar multiple times a day (fasting, post-meals, and sometimes at night) to find out if your fatigue is being caused by hidden high spikes or low crashes. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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Dr. Khushboo
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
155 days ago
5

Type one diabetes is an insulin deficit state as you have already 130 to 180 mg/ DL and experiencing fatigue we will focus on Ojas protection and diabetes management -1)Glymin Plus Tablet-1 Tablet morning empty stomach 2) Nisakatakadi Kashayam-15 ml with 45 ml lukewarm water before breakfast and dinner 3) Chandraprabha Vati- 1 Tablet after dinner at bed time Grains: Incorporate Barley (Yava), Millets (Ragi/Bajra), and old Shali rice. Vegetables: Bitter Gourd (karela), Pointed Gourd (parwal), Drumsticks (moringa), and Fenugreek leaves. Protein: Lean proteins like moong dal or chickpeas are preferred. Avoid: Refined flour (Maida), excessive sweets, curd (especially at night), and heavy, oily fermented foods. Regular Vyayama Aim for 30 minutes of brisk walking. Yoga: Specific asanas like Mandukasana Ardha Matsyendrasana, and Surya Namaskar Avoid day-sleeping


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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
155 days ago
5

?? Do ?? Drink buttermilk Shift to millet roti 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 Fast for atleast 14 hours daily. You can have buttermilk, black tea, green tea, black coffee. ??? 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 ?? Type 1 diabetes is Insulin dependant diabetes and stopping insulin is NOT possible. Following the above mentioned lifestyle will help you keep your blood sugar levels in control but that will not change the fact that you neeed insulin. This lifestyle will help you in not increasing the dosage of insulin but cannot completely stop it.


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