Secret Diary

Secret Diary

Secret Diary™
Interesting Facts About Diabetes

By Dr. Arindham Chatterjee

21-March -2018

Secret diary secret:-

A secret diary contains a lot of secret and interesting information that is not being shared among the large population and is being held between a few groups and people.

Through this secret diary, we would like to share such useful and interesting information among the masses which will not only help them to lead better and healthier but also will give them clear information about their health and well-being.

In this secret diary, we will be sharing some facts about diabetes.

In today’s era, every third person is suffering from Obesity and Diabetes. So, whether you have diabetes or you are familiar with someone who does, you might want to learn some fascinating facts about this illness. In addition, knowing more about diabetes can help to enhance your awareness and inspire you to take control. As the saying goes, knowledge is power.

Interesting Facts in Secret Diary About Diabetes

The earliest known written record that likely referred to diabetes was in 1500 B.C. in the Egyptian Ebers papyrus. It referred to the symptoms of frequent urination. And as per Vedas, the reference to Diabetes can be found in Ayurveda. Text ( Charka Samhita), 5000 years ago only. So, Diabetes is an Age-old Health Issue.
Signs of Diabetes such as thirst, weight loss, and excess urination were recognized for more than 1200 years before the disease was named.

As per Western Science, Diabetes is of 2 Types – Insulin Dependent referred to as Type 1, and Non-Insulin dependent referred to as Type 2, but as per Ayurveda, Diabetes is of 20 Types.

As per Western Science, Diabetes is an incurable disease and one has to manage the same with pills and a daily regime throughout life, but as per Ayurveda – among the 20 Types of diabetes, the first 16 Type of diabetes are curable and the remaining 4 Types are Yapyas means manageable. Madhumeha comes under this category. So, all people who are diabetic do not lose hope that they can’t be cured of this problem.

In ancient times, doctors would test diabetes by seeing whether the urine was attracted by ants or flies or not.
Honey, if it is in its pure form, never increases Blood Sugar levels and, thus pure honey can be consumed by Diabetes Patients. (Reff. Charak Samhita)

Fruits never increase Blood sugar level, even if it is sweet. Sugar is bad, but it depends upon which form and what you are consuming. Fruits contain high Fiber, Water, Vitamins, antioxidants, and Fructose. Fructose is harmful if it is consumed in very high quantities and it is impossible to consume more fructose if you consume Fruits.

A standing history of Diabetes leads to Complications like Diabetic Retinopathy, Nephropathy, and Neuropathy ( Damages the Eyes, Kidneys, and Nervous system) and it is irreversible, But in Ayurveda, we have Wonderful Herbo-mineral preparations, which prevent these Complications from occurring and even if these complications have started, then these damages can also be repaired up to some extent and certain Stages. So, Don’t Lose Hope, try Ayurveda.

In the olden days, Starving, Fasting, Walking, and Physical exercise were the methods adopted along with regular Yoga and Pranayama to help cure Diabetes, which is now again being followed and advised along with other medications.
A diabetic Patient is prone to have Cardiac issues or High Blood pressure and a patient with both Diabetes and High Blood Pressure is prone to have Renal Impairment or kidney failure chances. So, consuming an adequate amount of liquid by such patients prevents Kidney failure to much extent.

According to the World Health Organization, the largest numbers of people with diabetes were estimated for the Southeast Asia and Western Pacific Regions, accounting for approximately half the diabetes in the world.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 422 million people are living with diabetes worldwide (data from 2014), nearly doubling the prevalence since 1980. Out of these, Only a handful of people know about the complications of Diabetes and a few % of people opt for alternative Science like Ayurveda. I think that is just a Home remedy Science and nothing more than that.

So, these were some facts and information about Diabetes. If you have any questions or if you are looking for more information, then feel free to ask.

Resources:

World Health Organization. Global Report on Diabetes.
Diabetes.co.uk. Diabetes History.
Charak Samhita

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