Metabolic Disorders
Understanding Diabetes and Ayurveda
Type 1 Diabetes
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes very little or no insulin. Insulin is needed to help sugar (glucose) get into the body’s cells for energy. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin.
In Ayurveda, this is known as Madhumeham , and it is often linked to a weakness in the body’s tissues, called Dhatu Kshayam .
Type 2 Diabetes
This happens when the body doesn’t use insulin properly or doesn’t make enough. Many people can manage type 2 diabetes with healthy eating, regular exercise, and weight control.
How Ayurveda Looks at Diabetes
Ayurveda sees Madhumeha (diabetes) as a problem related to urine and metabolism. It can be of two kinds:
- One that a person is born with
- One caused by poor lifestyle choices
Ayurveda helps manage diabetes by improving lifestyle habits , including better food choices, stress management, yoga, and the use of natural herbs. It works well alongside modern medicine, especially for type 2 diabetes .
Our Care at Chandran Gurukkal Ayurvedic Clinic
At Chandran Gurukkal Ayurvedic Clinic in Dubai, UAE , we have experienced Ayurvedic doctors for diabetes who create personal treatment plans. These include:
- Ayurvedic medicines
- Healthy diet advice
- Lifestyle changes
- Natural therapies like Panchakarma
We believe diabetes is not just about blood sugar — it’s also about bringing balance back to the body.
Chandran Gurukkal Ayurvedic Clinic in Dubai offers holistic treatments for diabetes and metabolic syndrome, addressing the root causes and improving overall health.
Metabolic Disorders are health problems that affect how your body turns food into energy. When this process is disrupted, it can lead to issues with hormones, nutrients, and energy levels. Common examples include diabetes, obesity, thyroid problems , and high cholesterol or triglycerides .
In Ayurveda , these disorders are often seen as the result of imbalances in the body’s three energies — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha . They are also linked to a weak digestive system (Agni ) and the buildup of toxins (Ama ). Ayurveda treats these issues by restoring balance through:
- Healthy lifestyle changes
- Proper diet
- Natural herbs and remedies
- Detox treatments like Panchakarma
Instead of just treating symptoms, Ayurveda focuses on healing the root cause, offering a natural and lasting way to manage and improve metabolic health.
At Chandran Gurukkal Ayurvedic Clinic , we create personalized treatment plans based on your unique body type. Our team uses traditional Ayurvedic knowledge along with modern science to help you manage and prevent metabolic disorders. Whether you’re struggling with diabetes, weight gain, or hormone imbalances , we provide complete care to bring your body back into balance and boost your overall health.
Ayurveda treatments for metabolic syndrome
Treatment tips:
- In pre-diabetic condition (a fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL); with healthy lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy foods, including physical activity in your daily routine and maintaining a healthy weight — one may be able to bring your blood sugar level back to normal.
- This is mostly a lifestyle disorder and, one can manage the condition by eating well, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight.
- Control on carbohydrate intake, frequent blood sugar monitoring and following a healthy lifestyle is the accepted protocol for the management of Diabetes.
- If diet and exercise don’t control your blood sugar, you may need diabetes medications.
- Commonly used medicines are Kataka khadiradi kashayam, Nisakatakadi kashayam, Aragwadhadi kashayam, Guggulu thiktakam, Chandraprabha vati etc. There are a range of traditional Ayurvedic recipes; meet our Ayurvedic doctor in person to determine the dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) type.
- Many alternative therapies with bran of cereal grains, bitter melon, fenugreek, cinnamon, ginseng, gymnema have been advertised as possible ways to treat or prevent type 2 diabetes.
- Take a teaspoon of Amla & turmeric at bedtime mixed with water.
- Foods that must be avoided by diabetic: Sweets, ice-creams, fruit sugar, cakes, pastries, sweet biscuits, chocolates, soft drinks, condensed milk, cream, molasses
- Foods to be consumed in a limited manner by diabetic: Excessive salt intake, red meat, poultry, egg, coffee, tea, and alcohol. These should be especially avoided when you have an empty stomach. Other examples: pasta, coconut, honey, palm sugar, and yogurt.
- Beneficial Foods for diabetic: Fig, pomegranate, and citrus fruits, vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, spinach, carrots, radish, beet, garlic, onion, cucumber, lettuce and tomato, cereals, whole grain foods, sprouts and grains such as Bengal gram and chickpeas.
- Herbal Dietary Supplements for diabetic: Ginseng, Cinnamon, Aloe Vera, Amla, Green Tea, Fenugreek, Neem and Turmeric.