There are many causes and risk factors of this disease.
The blog will describe what is diabetes and how Ayurveda helps in reducing the harmful effects of this disease.Carbohydrate MetabolismThe carbohydrates present in the food is broken down into glucose which is made available to the cells as energy.
To initiate this activity, a hormone named insulin is needed.Importance of InsulinInsulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from food that you eat for energy, or to store glucose for future use.
Insulin helps keeps your blood sugar level from getting too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia).Function of InsulinThe cells in your body need sugar for energy.
However, sugar cannot go into most of your cells directly.
Diabetes leads to complications like heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, nerve problems, dental problems and even stroke.Ayurvedic Cause of DiabetesAccording to Ayurveda, diabetes results from imbalance of “kapha” energy, which is made of earth and water elements.