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How to treat rare diabetes with sudden high and low sugar levels?
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Consultation #55453
111 days ago
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How to treat rare diabetes with sudden high and low sugar levels? - #55453

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They told me I have rare Diabetes few people has it my sugar levels are high all of a sudden are low and I don't have any symptoms they didn't believe at first they said I was not eating right or I was not taking medicine the right way until I was at the hospital and they were giving me the food and the medicine and I past out three times under their care they have to bring me back with the machines how can it be treated

How long have you been experiencing these fluctuations in sugar levels?:

- More than 6 months

What were your blood sugar levels during the hospital visits?:

- Below 70 mg/dL

Have you noticed any specific triggers for these episodes?:

- No clear trigger

What medications are you currently taking for diabetes?:

- Insulin

How is your appetite and eating pattern?:

- Regular meals and snacks

Have you experienced any other symptoms like fatigue or dizziness?:

- Yes, frequent fatigue

How would you describe your overall energy levels?:

- Very low energy

Doctors' responses

Dr. Shashank Aggarwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
111 days ago
4.99

Your condition may be a form of brittle diabetes or unstable diabetes, where blood sugar suddenly becomes very high and very low without warning. Since you already had severe low sugar episodes and fainted even in the hospital, this condition needs very careful monitoring and should not be ignored. From an Ayurveda perspective, this is considered an advanced imbalance of Madhumeha with weakened Agni (metabolism), disturbed Vata, and low body strength (Ojas kshaya). Treatment focuses on stabilizing sugar fluctuations, improving energy, and protecting nerves and organs. Ayurvedic Supportive Care: Take meals at the same time daily and never skip food after insulin. Avoid excessive fasting, sugary foods, packaged snacks, cold drinks, and stress. Eat small frequent balanced meals with: whole grains moong dal cooked vegetables nuts/seeds in small quantity Useful Ayurvedic herbs Gudmar Jamun seed Methi Amla Shilajit (for weakness and low energy) Important Precautions: Keep glucose tablets, dates, or sweet juice nearby for sudden low sugar. Check sugar regularly with a glucometer. Night-time low sugar can be dangerous, so do not sleep on an empty stomach. Because you sometimes do not feel symptoms, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can be very helpful. Seek urgent medical care if: sugar goes below 70 repeatedly fainting/confusion happens again severe weakness, sweating, shaking, or unconsciousness occurs Ayurveda can help improve strength, digestion, energy, and metabolic balance, but your insulin and treatment should only be adjusted gradually under a diabetologist’s supervision. Combining proper medical monitoring with Ayurvedic lifestyle support usually gives better long-term stability


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

Right now, your body is dealing with a very sensitive and severe form of diabetes called unstable diabetes. In a healthy body, when blood sugar drops too low, the body rings an alarm-causing shaking, sweating, or a fast heartbeat-so you know it’s time to eat. In your case, because these sugar crashes have been happening for a while, your body’s natural alarm system has gone silent. This is why your sugar drops below normal without you feeling it, leading to sudden fainting. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 1) Vasant Kusumakar Ras (with Gold/Swana- 1 tablet twice a day with honey or warm water, before meals. 2) Aswagandharishtam- 15 ml with equal water after meals. 3) chandraprabha Vati- 2 tablet twice daily after food with warm water 4) amritadi gugglu- 1 tablet twice a day after meals 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Instead of three large meals, consume small, nutritious portions every 2.5 to 3 hours to prevent sudden dips in blood glucose. 👇👇👇👇👇👇 Focus on Javan (Barley), unpolished red rice, whole wheat, and green gram (Mudga/Moong dal). Ensure every meal has a source of good protein or complex fiber to slow down glucose absorption. 👇👇👇👇👇👇 Include easily digestible, warm, and slightly unctuous foods. Use small amounts of pure cow’s ghee, which nourishes Ojas and calms Vata without spiking blood sugar. 👇👇👇👇👇👇 Always carry a source of fast-acting glucose (like raisins, rock sugar/Mishri, or glucose tablets) to take immediately if any subtle shakiness or sweatiness is felt. 👇👇👇👇👇👇 Maintain a fixed schedule for waking, sleeping, eating, and taking medications. Erratic timing directly aggravates Vata, worsening brittle diabetes. Adequate sleep is mandatory to recover from Dhatu Kshaya. Ensure 7-8 hours of undisturbed night sleep.


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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
111 days ago
5

hello thank you for contacting ask Ayurveda you mentioned that you are having rare diabetes? may i know how you had found that? what is your age and weight ? what medication you are using at present? can you send me all your blood reports? so that i can understand your problem clearly and can plan treatment because diabetes is not a acute disease. its a chronic disease and it need prolonged treatment and regular follow up. i will be waiting for your reply . meanwhile for frequent fatigue i will recommend some medication


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Dr. Harsh Khandelwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
111 days ago
5

​In Ayurveda, this erratic presentation aligns perfectly with a profound state of Vataja Prameha driven by Vishamagni (an irregular, unpredictable metabolic/digestive fire) and severe Dhatu Kshaya (the depletion and wasting of deeper bodily tissues). When Agni behaves like a flickering wind, the body’s conversion of food into energy becomes chaotic, leading to sudden spikes (Hyperglycemia / high Kapha-Ama state) followed by sudden crashes (Hypoglycemia / high Vata state) 1.To Clear Blockages (Ama Pachan): A combination of Amla (Amalaki) and Turmeric (Haridra)—known classically as Nisha-Amalaki—is highly effective. It regulates blood sugar gently without forcing sudden drops. 2.Chandraprabha Vati to support kidney function and strength, as frequent fluctuations exhaust the Ojas (vital energy) 3.To Stabilize the Pancreas/Metabolism: Herbs like Guduchi (Giloy) and Mamejava are excellent because they are adaptogenic; they help correct insulin sensitivity while protecting the tissues from oxidative stress. ••Strict Meal Timings: You must maintain a precise eating schedule to train the Agni. Skipping meals or delaying them will immediately provoke Vata, causing a severe low sugar crash.
••​Small, Frequent, Nutritious Meals: Instead of three heavy meals, shift to 5–6 small, balanced meals. This prevents the heavy post-meal spike while ensuring the body has a continuous supply of glucose to prevent crashes.
••​The Nature of Food: Consume warm, freshly cooked, light yet nourishing foods (Laghu and Brimhana).
•​Grains: Old barley (Yava), millets, or broken wheat (Daliya).
•​Proteins: Green gram (Mudga / Moong dal) is excellent as it stabilizes metabolism without aggravating Kapha or Vata.
•​Vegetables: Bitter gourd (Karela), pointed gourd (Parwal), and bottle gourd (Lauki) cooked with mild, Agni-balancing spices like cumin, turmeric, and a very small amount of cow’s ghee to soothe Vata. ••Sleep Hygiene: Maintain a strict sleep cycle (sleeping by 10:00 PM). Inadequate sleep directly destabilizes glucose tolerance the next day


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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
111 days ago
5

Hi may I know how old are you? And how was your recent Hba1c levels? N high means with Wat level it goes and low means up to how much levels it’s gone low ??


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

Your condition needs very careful medical supervision because sudden severe sugar drops while on insulin can become dangerous. Since this has already happened in the hospital, please do not change medicines on your own. Keep strict monitoring of blood sugar and never skip meals. Small frequent meals with protein are better than long gaps. Family members should know how to manage low sugar episodes immediately. Ayurveda can support energy, digestion, and nerve strength, but insulin adjustment must be done only by your diabetologist. Gudmar churna – ½ teaspoon twice daily before food Chandraprabha vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food Amalaki rasayan – 1 teaspoon daily Please discuss continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with your doctor if possible, as it helps detect sudden sugar fluctuations early. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)


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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
110 days ago
5

Hello, Your situation is serious and not something to manage with Ayurveda alone because you are having -recurrent severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low sugar) -blackouts/passing out -episodes requiring emergency revival in hospital -low sugars despite eating properly This means -your insulin dose/type may not be matching your body’s needs OR -there may be another rare endocrine/metabolic issue causing recurrent hypoglycemia First priority You need evaluation by -an endocrinologist Because repeated severe hypoglycemia can -damage brain function -affect heart rhythm -become life threthening Possible causes doctor usually evaluate -excessive insulin sensitivity -adrenal issues -pancreatic insulin overproduction -kidney/liver metabolism issues -rare autoimmune insulin syndromes -delayed stomach emptying -incorrect insulin timing/type -brittle diabetes/unstable diabetes Important immediate safety advice NEVER -skip meals -take insulin without checking sugar levels -stay alone during severe episodes -drive if sugars fluctuate suddenly Keep these with you always -glucose tablets -sugar packets/honey -glucometer -emergency contact Family should know -how to recognise low sugar -when to call emergency services Bloos sugar targets If sugars repeatedly go -below 70 mg/dL especially with unconsciousness, your treatment plan needs urgent adjustment Ayurvedic goals -stabilize digestion and metabolism -reduce fatigue -improve nervous system strenth -support recovery after repeated hypoglycemia Not aggressive sugar lowering therapy Internal medication 1) Guduchi satva= 500mg twice daily after meals =supports metabolism ggently, improves energy, less risk of sudden sugar drops than stronger herbs 2) Ashwagandha capsules= 1 cap at bedtime with warm milk =helps fatigue, supports adrenal/nervous system, may improve stress tolerance 3) Amalaki churna= 1 tsp with warm water after lunch =anti oxidant support, helps inflammation and recovery Avoid strong sugar lowering herbs for now like gudmar, vijaysar, karela extract, jamun combo Because they may worsen hypoglycemia Diet very important -small frequent meals -protein with every meal -complex carbs -healthy fats Helfpul foods :- -moong dal -oats -nuts in moderation -vegetable soups -millet/whole grains -egg/fish if non vegetarian Avoid -long fasting -very low carb diets -alcohol -excess sweets alone without protein -skipping dinner Night hypoglycemia prevention many severe episodes happen at night -bedtime snack -insulin timing changes -continuous glucose monitor (cgm) This is not your fault and not simply taking medicine wrong Since the hospital directly witnessed severe episodes your condition clearly needed -specialized diabetes reassessment -insulin adjustment -close monitoring Ayurveda can help improve strength,recovery, digestion, stress handling and overall balance, but the recurrent sevre hypoglycemia itself requires careful moderm medical supervision for safety Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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