Ayurvedic Treatment of Diabetic KetoAcidosis with Herbal Remedies

Are you suffering from Diabetes?
Do you miss your insulin doses frequently?
Have you ever worried about the Diabetic complications?
Does the issue of fruity-scented breath ever bother you? Then you should be aware of DKA.

WHAT IS DKA

The first question to arise in your head would be what DKA is. DKA or Diabetic KetoAcidosis is one of the complications of Diabetes that cause serious consequences. It occurs when our body produces high levels of ketones. It happens when insulin is decreased in your body. Now you may ponder about the role Insulin plays. Insulin is a hormone that controls blood glucose levels. Insulin helps glucose to get into tissues and cells. When there is a significant drop in insulin, cells cannot get enough glucose. This leads to utilizing fat and producing ketones and acids in excess. This is DKA.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES

• It is a complication of Diabetes. So one of the main causes is missing insulin doses. You have to be alert about your insulin doses
• Physical or emotional trauma could lead to  DKA
• It is seen in case of diseases like Pancreatitis
• In pregnancy, there is a 1- 2% chance for DKA
• Usage of alcohol, drug cocaine etc cause DKA
• Certain medications show an increase in ketone and thus give rise to DKA
• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and rarely Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients are prone to DKA

WHAT CAN BE THE MAJOR SYMPTOMS

The important signs and symptoms that you can see in DKA are the following :

• Sweet and fruity odour in-breath is the inevitable symptom
• Excessive thirst
• Dry mouth
• Dry skin
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination
• Nausea and vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Stomach-ache
• Headache
• Muscle ache
• Confusion

HOW CAN IT BE DIAGNOSED

The main criteria to diagnose DKA is the level of ketones. When the blood sugar level is more than 250 mg/dL, Ketone level and blood acidity should be tested. Urinalysis and Blood electrolyte tests are also recommended. Additional tests like ECG, Chest X-ray, Blood pressure are done too.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS

DKA is a very serious condition, if treatment doesn’t go well, it will lead to many complicated issues. Some of them are mentioned here:

• Low sugar: It is a treatment complication. The main treatment for DKA is insulin. It may cause drops in blood sugar levels.
• Low Potassium: Potassium will be decreased in the body in a similar scenario which affects the heart, muscle and nerves.
• Cerebral oedema
• Loss of consciousness
• Death

HOW TO PREVENT

You can prevent DKA by being aware and following the mentioned methods :

• Blood sugar levels and ketone levels should be checked regularly
• Control the insulin dosage accordingly
• Take water sufficiently
• Maintain a proper diet
• Exercise

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS

• Insulin taken through IV injections will help you manage blood sugar levels. It is the main way of treatment in modern medicine.
• Fluids and electrolyte displacement are also done as a treatment.
• Antibiotics are also a part of the treatment in case of infection

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF DKA

Ayurveda treatment is, in general, formulated based on the principle of tridoshas (imbalance of any of these 3 humors in our body are believed to be causing diseases). Even Though Prameha or diabetes is a tridosha vyadhi (caused by three doshas), it is mainly said to be a Kapha predominant illness. So to act towards this disease, we have to pacify the aggravated dosha first. (here mainly Kapha). Sedentary activities like sitting in your cushion for a long time, sleeping for a long period and use of sugar products in excess will increase Kapha dosha and trigger the genesis of Diabetes. The increased Kapha vitiates the medas (fat), mamsa (muscle) and kleda (body fluids), draws them to the urinary bladder and produces Prameha. The principal line of Ayurveda treatment involves nidana parvarjana or avoiding causative factors. Therefore you definitely should keep your sedentary mode of life away and make your life more fruitful with ayurvedic treatment.

HERBAL REMEDIES FROM PLANET AYURVEDA

There are effective medicines in Ayurveda to treat DKA. Here we are, introducing to you Planet Ayurveda’s essential products which will help you improve your health. Planet Ayurveda manufactures herbal medicines that are completely safe without any sort of side effects. It contains no added preservatives or chemicals and that makes it splendid. Planet Ayurveda would be your right companion to start your journey towards the best of your health naturally. All medicines are carefully made by expert Ayurvedic Physicians which leaves no stone unturned for best results.

1. Madhumehantak Churna
2. Atirasadi Churna
3. Chandraprabha Vati
4. Dia-Finito Capsules
5. Musli Strength Capsules

Product’s Description

1. Madhumehantak Churna

As the name suggests, this is a fruitful polyherbal powder to halt Madhumeha or Diabetes and its complications.It is a safe and effective drug that has gained wide acceptance in successfully managing Diabetes and its complications like DKA. Madhumehantak Churna contains several drugs like Neem (Azadirachta indica), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Tulsi etc that help in controlling the blood sugar level and cure Diabetes.

Dosage: 1-2 tsp of Madhumehantak churna mixed with 1-2 tsp of Atirasadi churna is taken twice daily to fight DKA.

2. Atirasadi Churna

This is another polyherbal powder that works wonders. Atirasadi churna contains 13 herbs which are rare and help to normalize glucose metabolism, thus kicking out DKA. These herbs include  Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) etc. This in turn leads to the end of Diabetes and its complications. Of course, it has more merits. It gives us needed strength and is very good for reproductive health. 

Dosage: 1-2 tsp of it is mixed with Madhumehantak churna and taken twice daily.

3. Chandraprabha Vati

Isn’t the name of this polyherbal capsule a bit interesting? The name suggests the meaning ‘pill for moonly glow’. Don’t just shut your eyes on this pill misunderstanding it is just for glowy skin. There is a lot that this medicine can do. Ayurveda gathered 40 drugs from nature including Triphala, Trikatu, Haridra etc to give rise to Chandraprabha Vati. It acts to regulate insulin levels in the blood and is effective against DKA. The medicine is also strength promoting, aphrodisiac and has Rasayana ( Rejuvenative) properties. 

Dosage: Taking 1-2 pills of Chandraprabhavati two times or three times daily with lukewarm water is beneficial.

4. Dia-Finito Capsules

Didn’t you pay attention to the meaning of this polyherbal capsule Dia-finito? Finisher of Diabetes, definitely. It contains several drugs including Pippalli (Piper longum), Sunti (zingiber officinale) etc. Dia-finito capsules act on the liver and pancreas. We know that insulin is generated by the beta cells of Islets of Langerhans of the Pancreas. Thus these capsules take control over the secretion of insulin, thus helping in controlling the blood sugar level. These are 100% natural herbs causing zero side effects.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules with plain water after meals twice daily.

5. Musli Strength Capsules

The more we dig Ayurveda, the more we find the finest medicines for any disease. Musli strength capsule is another polyherbal capsule that is used for the cure of DKA and certainly Diabetes. These capsules promote strength in our bodies. Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) are the drugs that give life to these capsules. These help to maintain homeostasis and thus play an important role in curing DKA. You didn’t assume that it has only this function, did you? Its actions reach several other areas like increasing sexual drive, increasing immunity, suppressing inflammation etc.

Dosage: These capsules are taken in amounts of 1-2 with water after food twice daily.

Conclusion

Ayurveda is a unique holistic healing science that deals with all lifestyle diseases. Ayurveda showers good health by lifestyle modifications, proper diet and natural therapies. Diabetes and its complications are the most common illness we are facing in the modern world.  DKA is a serious issue but you can get it out of your way with proper treatment. If you are aware of DKA, you’ll be sure about the support that Ayurveda can give you to help you to get rid of the disease. Ayurveda heals it easily with its natural approach and leaves you satisfied. Stay healthy … Stay away from frequent pricks… bid farewell to DKA!! In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.