Prediabetes is a health condition often considered as an intermediate stage between insulin resistance and the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.
Understanding Prediabetes
What is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes has multiple causes, but it can be effectively treated through Ayurvedic treatments. Prediabetes treatment in Ayurveda will include dietary changes, lifestyle changes, Ayurvedic medicines, and Ayurvedic therapies.
What are the causes of Prediabetes?
Some commonly identifiable causes of Prediabetes are listed below: Obesity: The build-up of unhealthy fat, especially in the belly area, can increase the risk of insulin resistance, which can lead to Prediabetes.Lack of Physical Activity: Exercise and other physical activities help the body keep blood sugar levels balanced.Poor Diet: Overconsumption of junk food or processed sugar can increase blood sugar concentration.Depression: Unnecessary stress and anxiety can increase cortisol levels and, in turn, blood levels.Age: The risk of Prediabetes can increase somewhere after the age of 45.
Signs and Symptoms
Have you noticed any of the following symptoms?
- Increased levels of blood sugar.
- Unusual levels of thirst or hunger.
- Weight gain, or hardly able to lose weight without acceptable reason.
- Having a cycle of low urine frequency in a day, but then intense and repeated urination during certain hours.
- Poor levels of energy.
- Vision that needs to be corrected or changed.
Treatment at Aksa Ayurveda
A Holistic Approach to Prediabetes
Aksa Ayurveda offers advanced Ayurveda treatment for Prediabetes. Our treatment philosophy aims to achieve an equilibrium in the body and stop the progression of the condition towards Diabetes through the involvement of personalised Ayurvedic medicines and therapies.
Fundamental Principles of Our Treatment Protocol
Ayurvedic Therapies
Time-tested Ayurvedic therapies are key parts of Aksa’s treatments. They focus on body detox, balancing metabolism and improving insulin sensitivity.
Personalised Ayurvedic Medicines
Plant-based Ayurvedic proprietary medicines (government regulations certified) will be used to reduce blood sugar concentrations and restore balance.
Nutritional and Lifestyle Changes
Aksa experts will suggest several positive changes in diet and lifestyle to offer symptomatic relief and restore balance and vitality.
Yoga and Meditation
Certified experts will share mind-wellbeing and de-stress practices throughout your treatment journey in sessions, based on a systemic treatment plan personalised for each patient. Such sessions open the gates to the practice and understanding of true holistic healing, instrumental in lowering stress and anxiety and balancing the hormonal fluctuations inside the body.
Ayurvedic Medicines for Prediabetes
Time-tested herbal medicine procured from the bounty of mother nature and formulated based on the unadulterated scientific texts of Ayurveda are essential parts of Aksa’s Ayurvedic treatments. These therapeutic concoctions and herbal blends help with insulin resistance and effective Diabetes management. Some of the commonly used herbs in Ayurvedic medicines for Prediabetes are listed below:
Methi (Fenugreek)
Helps improve insulin response and reduce blood glucose levels.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
An excellent source of vitamin C. It assists the pancreas in regulating blood sugar.
Gudmar (Gymnema Sylvestre)
Helps decrease sugar cravings and balances the body's sugar level equilibrium.
Neem
Helps purify blood and control blood sugar levels.
Turmeric
An anti-inflammatory herb that promotes insulin resistance and decreases further damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prediabetes is defined as a stage where the blood sugar level is higher than the normal range but not high enough to be categorised under Type 2 Diabetes. It shows that there is an increased risk of getting Diabetes.