Over the years, the world has witnessed a dramatic increase in the prevalence of chronic metabolic disorders such as hypertension and diabetes. Due to changing lifestyle and increasing population, these diseases have taken root all over the world, and India is no exception to this. According to a 2021 report by the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 537 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, a number that is projected to rise to 780 million by 2045. In India, with a dense population of 140 crores, about 11% of adults are struggling with this problem, and about 15% of the population has reached the pre-diabetic stage. Alarmingly, in India and globally, 50% of individuals are unaware of this health problem and the dire consequences it may have in the future.
Today, diabetes is a worrying and critical health challenge for the entire world. In 2021, a staggering US$966 billion was spent on diabetes-related health care, with three out of every four people affected by it falling in the low-income group. Keeping this in mind, it is necessary to find alternative treatments to deal with this crisis which can prove to be complementary to traditional medicine.
Diabetes: Types and Complications
Diabetes or Diabetes as it is often called (Sugar) has two types: Type-1 and Type-21.
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas, resulting in insulin production stopping. This situation is global affects approximately 10 million children and youth annually and is caused by main factors such as genetics, viral infections, diet or chemical causes.
Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, occurs when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin or the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin. This means that insulin is present in the body, but it is not being used effectively by the body. Type 2 diabetes is often caused by obesity, poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle.
The complications associated with diabetes are numerous and serious. These include many symptoms like kidney problems, eye disorders, neurological problems and swelling, fatigue, frequent feeling of thirst, delayed wound healing, urinary tract infections, decreased immunity abilities, loss of appetite, indigestion and diarrhea. Weight loss is also a common thing in diabetic patients. Additionally, individuals suffering from uncontrolled diabetes also have an increased risk of developing complications like frozen shoulder and gangrene, which can be partially reduced with allopathic medicines.
Role of allopathic medicine
Under allopathic treatment, drugs like insulin, metformin, glipizide and sitagliptin are commonly used for diabetes. The goal of these medications is to control blood sugar levels and manage symptoms associated with diabetes. However, long-term use of these allopathic medicines leads to many problems, such as frequent dosage changes. Additionally, chronic use of these medications increases the risk of cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and other serious health problems, including adverse effects on the kidneys, liver, and arteries.
An ayurvedic remedy for diabetes solution: 'Madhugrit'
Madhugrit tablet 29 natural herbs and it is made from a mixture of minerals, which include Chandraprabha Vati, Shilajit, Giloy, Indrayana, Bitter Gourd, Chiraita, Shatavar, Ashwagandha etc. This unique combination helps in reducing diabetes related symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, stress, excessive thirst, weight loss, blurred vision and skin problems by controlling blood sugar levels. Additionally, it boosts energy levels and the immune system and helps convert excess glucose into glycogen.
With the aim of validating the usefulness of Madhugrit, pre-clinical trials were initiated taking into account important parameters such as amylase secretion (an enzyme that breaks down starch), glucose control and inflammation. For this research, exocrine cells of rat pancreas, muscle cells of rats, human macrophage cells (White Blood Cell) and skin cells were selected. Amylase secretion, a key enzyme involved in starch digestion, played an important role in these studies. Additionally, the aim of the research was to study macrophages (white blood cells) and keratinocytes (skin cells) to understand how effective various medicines, including Madhugrit, are in reducing inflammation and wound healing.
The findings of these studies revealed the surprising potential of Madhugrit in diabetes management. It has shown extraordinary results in various pre-clinical researches, outperforming allopathic drugs like metformin. It reduces the secretion of alpha-amylase (a-Amylase), prevents the formation of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products), the increase of which leads to problems like kidney, heart etc. as well as inflammation. And was found to be useful in normalizing the wound healing process.
To further validate the effectiveness of Madhugrit, an 'in vivo' model was conducted using C. elegans (a type of transparent earthworm). This multicellular eukaryotic organism is an ideal 'model organism' to study the basic genetic and molecular mechanisms of human development due to its short life cycle of 21 days. When exposed to a high-glucose environment, these Fat accumulates on the organisms and they start curling.
The aim of the research was to determine how Madhugrit tablets affect these organisms. After extensive study, it was concluded that Madhugrit is indeed an effective Ayurvedic medicine for the prevention of diabetes and has properties that can greatly benefit diabetic patients. It helps control sugar levels in the body and is also effective in preventing other diseases caused by diabetes, such as kidney disease and heart problems. , Apart from this, the authenticity of Madhugrit is also being proved through clinical trials. A recent study conducted on 150 patients revealed that it has a positive effect on blood glucose parameters.
All this evidence strengthens the case for considering Madhugrit as a complementary or alternative medicine for the prevention of diabetes.
Need of a holistic approach to diabetes management
The global epidemic of diabetes is a complex and multifaceted health challenge that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Allopathic medicine has been a cornerstone of diabetes management for decades, but its associated limitations and potential risks have increased interest in the need for alternative treatments.
To avoid the long-term harm caused by allopathic medicines, it is time that health care providers include alternative medicine methods in the management of the disease.
Madhugrit has emerged as an effective Ayurvedic medicine in the prevention of diabetes during various researches. Its ability to control sugar levels, ease symptoms, and reduce complications is providing hope to millions of individuals affected by diabetes.
As new research is being conducted in this area, it is clear that the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda is playing a valuable role in the modern fight against diabetes, a devastating disease. Providing new hope and solutions to the suffering people.
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