Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels, either due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin or its inability to effectively use the insulin it produces. Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine, offers a comprehensive and natural approach to managing diabetes by addressing the root causes of the disease—imbalances in the body's energy systems (doshas), poor digestion (agni), and accumulation of toxins (ama).
In Ayurveda, diabetes is referred to as Prameha (a condition characterized by excessive urination and thirst) and is closely linked to imbalances in the Kapha dosha, which governs fat, water retention, and the stability of the body. The Ayurvedic treatment for diabetes aims to restore the balance of the doshas, regulate blood sugar levels, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and prevent complications associated with the disease.