Can We Win War Against Diabetes

Diabetes-the mind boggling disease, is not new to human beings. In 6^th Century B.C., Sushruta- an Indian medical practitioner had discovered and termed it ‘Madhu-Meha’. During 1889-1910, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski and Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer had established the relation between diabetes, pancreas and insulin. Here in this article, we are going to discuss about various types of diabetes and its consequence on human health. And further addressing the issue! Can be win the war against diabetes???

Diabetes and Its Classification: Take a Look

Mainly, there are three types of diabetes:

 ü  Juvenile-Onset

 ü  Adult-Onset

 ü  Gestational

Juvenile Onset: Juvenile onset is Type1 diabetes that is associated with mutations in some genes leading to poor or no insulin production by the pancreas. In case of Type1 diabetes, insulin is the only most options for treatment.

Adult-Onset: Adult-Onset is Type2 diabetes that is associated with a sedentary lifestyle, overweight and bad eating habits accounts. It includes more than 90 percent of the global diabetes cases, says WHO report. The management of Type 2 diabetes is simple in the initial phase. It can be controlled through regular exercise and proper diet.  

Gestational:  Inappropriately elevated blood sugar levels in females at the time of pregnancy. Such mother may face problems during the delivery of the baby. Further, there is risk of jaundice to the newly born baby. It's a very rare type of diabetes and still we have not developed any significant primary preventive measures.

Diabetes and Its Consequences: Beware of This Disease

Diabetes has serious consequences; if ignored, it can even take one’s life. The lack of proper treatment and diagnosis on time can lead to several health complications. Although, identifying diabetes in blood has become easier with the development in technology. Today, we have simple and comparatively cheaper testing kits available that can identify the glucose level in blood. Further, biotechnology has reduced the price of insulin.

Nowadays, people have become more conscious about their health and lifestyle. They keep themselves well-informed and updated about various diseases as well as how to prevent them. Awareness plays a crucial role in eliminating many fatal diseases; polio is an example of that.

In many developing nations, lack of public awareness and lack of diagnosis facilities has heightened the problem. India-the motherland of Yoga, is having the maximum number of diabetes patients in the world. The people around the world are practicing yoga to treat diabetes. Whereas, a large number of Indians are aware of the fact that diabetes can be treated with yoga, but where they fail is a subject to ponder over. Further, some Ayurvedic formulations and herbs have also shown satisfactory result against both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Where are we lagging!!

Final Words

Most of the diabetes cases have been found in adults. The common one is Type 2. What is the cause behind it? Ignorance! Our restless mind and resting body have made us prone to diabetes. We need to be self-conscious. We should check if our hectic lifestyle is making our body physiology slow, kids also need to be taught the basic facts about health. With age, we should shift to low calorie and fibrous diet. Too much fat food is bad even for children and adults.Following a healthy eating habit, meditating and doing regular exercise are some of the simple ways to prevent diabetes.  Rather than ordering for a buttery pizza or hamburger, spend your time cooking food for your children. It will burn your calories and at the same time a healthy food for your kids. Yoga must not be ignored. The cases of diabetes (especially Type 2) can be drastically reduced and new cases can be prevented by following some simple guidelines mentioned above. We have succeeded in reducing the new cases of HIV, Polio through the cumulative participation of several agencies. We can win the war against diabetes, if we honest at our level. Statics suggest that youth are more vulnerable to diabetes. So if you are an adult and reading this article; take an oath that "I will stay fit and encourage people around me to follow healthy life style". Yes !Together we can reverse diabetes.

Edited by Prasanna Bharti

(Compiled for OPSSEN)

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