Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar at normal levels (type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes), or the cells do not properly respond to the insulin(type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes). The normal fasting blood sugar is 80-120 mg/dL; this can go up to a level of 160 mg/dL two hours after meals. Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst and frequent urination (especially at night), unexplained increase in appetite, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, erection problems, blurred vision, and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet.

People who have diabetes are at increased risk for many serious health problems, including hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and heart problems, eye problems that can lead to blindness, kidney problems, circulation and nerve problems.

Diabetes is treated with diet and lifestyle changes and with medications (such as insulin or oral medications). If blood sugar levels are kept within the recommended range, the risk for many complications from diabetes decreases.

Home Remedies

Ground bay leaf and turmeric: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of ground bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric in 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel. Take the mixture twice a day before lunch and dinner.
Turmeric: Fill turmeric powder in 00-size capsules, and take 2 capsules 3 times a day, a few minutes before meals.
Copper water: Put one cup of water into a copper vessel at night, and drink the water in the morning.
Bitter gourd and Indian gooseberry: Take a tablespoon of Indian gooseberry juice, mixed with a cup of bitter gourd juice, daily for two months.
Jambul: The seeds of Jambul fruit should be dried and powdered. Take one teaspoon of this powder mixed in one cup of milk or water or half a cup of curd twice daily.
Bitter gourd: Take the juice of about two or three bitter gourd (karelas) every morning on an empty stomach.

Do's

Exercise regularly.
Lose weight if necessary.
Eat fiber rich foods such as vegetables, whole legumes, and whole wheat products.
Drink eight to ten glasses of pure water daily.
Eat meals & snacks at the same time every day or as close to the same time as possible.
Take extra care of feet, gums, and teeth to prevent problems that may develop because of high blood sugar.
Have regular medical checkups to monitor the disease and adjust treatment as needed.
Wear medical identification at all times so that, in case of emergency, health professionals can see that they have diabetes.

Don’ts

Avoid refined carbohydrates, saturated fats.
Avoid alcohol, soft drinks, and sugary desserts.
Do not walk bare feet. Decreased sensations can result in injury.

See Doctor

Have increased urination, increased thirst, weight loss, and possibly increased appetite. These symptoms may indicate type 1 diabetes.
Call emergency services immediately if: A person is losing consciousness or becomes unconscious and you notice that his or her breath has a fruity odor. He or she may have the life-threatening chemical imbalance diabetic ketoacidosis.

FAQ

Blood Sugar Levels Chart

Keep monitoring your blood sugar level
Most popular strips to monitor blood sugar

Category of a person	Fasting Value		Post Prandial
Category of a person	Minimum Value	Maximum Value	Value 2 hours after consuming glucose
Normal	70	100	Less than 140
Early Diabetes	101	126	140 to 200
Established Diabetes	More than 126	-	More than 200

*All values are in Milligrams

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