Diabetes-Related Problems

Diabetes, known as prameha in Ayurveda, gradually weakens ojas and disturbs all doṣas, leading to many complications. These include eye, kidney, nerve, skin, and reproductive issues. Caraka Saṃhitā (Cikitsāsthāna 6.57) lists prameha upadravas (complications). A 2020 review confirmed diabetes increases risk of retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, infections, and delayed healing.

Common Causes of Diabetes-Related Problems

Long-standing uncontrolled blood sugar.
Kapha aggravation causing heaviness and sluggish metabolism.
Ojas depletion lowering immunity and resilience.
Āma buildup blocking microchannels.
Unhealthy lifestyle with poor diet and inactivity.

Symptoms of Diabetes-Related Problems

Blurred vision or eye complications.
Numbness, tingling, or burning in nerves.
Foamy urine or kidney weakness.
Skin infections and delayed wound healing.
Sexual weakness or infertility.

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Diabetes-Related Problems

Strict regulation of blood sugar through āhāra (diet) and vihāra (lifestyle).
Herbs like guḍmar, haridrā, and amalaki for prameha control.
Rasāyana therapy with gudūcī and aśvagandhā to restore ojas.
Local therapies like netra tarpana, basti, or lepa for specific complications.
Pañcakarma for deep cleansing and long-term balance.