Type 1 Diabetes in Children (Prameha)

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Type 1 Diabetes in Children-Prameha

Type 1 Diabetes is the condition in which the child’s body failsto produce the hormone insulin. The condition is also known as Juvenile Diabetes or Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. The unavailable insulin will have to be replaced with an insulin pump or with injections. In Ayurveda reasons, symptoms, complications and treatment of diabetic conditions are explained under Prameha. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is the prestigious institution that ensures effective Ayurvedic management for Diabetes in children. IAFA provides detailed treatment protocol for Juvenile Diabetes through its Ayurpediatric department that gives emphasize to child health and immunity.

Causes of Type 1 Diabetes in Children

The actual cause of type 1 diabetes is not clearly known. But in most people, the immune system wrongly destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Genetics and environmental factors are believed to have a role in this.

Various risk factors for type 1 diabetes in children are:

Family history
Genetic Factors
Exposure to certain viruses

Ayurveda describes the reasons for occurrence of Diabetes as improper diet, intake of excess amounts of heavy, fatty, sweet food, sedentary life style, improper sleep etc.

Ayurvedic reference of Type 1 Diabetes in Children-Prameha

Symptomsof Type 1 Diabetes in Children

The major symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children are:

Increased thirst
Increased hunger
Frequent urination, possibly bed-wetting in a toilet-trained child
Sudden weight loss
Irritability or behavioural changes
Fatigue

Ayurveda explains the major symptoms of Diabetes as increased and turbid urine, increased sweating, fatigue, heaviness of body etc.

“Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is the prestigious institution that ensures effective Ayurvedic management for Diabetes in children. Institute of Applied Food Allergy® provides detailed treatment protocol for Juvenile Diabetes”.

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-Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
CEO & Founder of IAFAⓇ

Diet in Type 1 Diabetes in Children

Do’s (Pathya) in Type 1 Diabetes in Children

Intake of low calory food
Food processed with barley
Brown rice
Whole wheat
Oatmeal
Vegetables
Intake of fiber containing food
Light and easily digestible food
Intake of lesser quantity of food
Moderate exercise
Average 8 hours sleep

Don’ts (Apathya) in Type 1 Diabetes in Children

White bread
Pastries
Chips
Cookies
Pastas
Trans-fat and high-fat animal products.
Excess food intake
Taking food just before sleeping
Computer games & mobile usage for a long time
Improperly cooked food
Intake of food before digesting previous meal
Cold water
Fried and bakery food
Bottled soft drinks and artificial juices
Day sleep
Over anxiety
Mental stress of children

Yoga and Pranayama in Type 1 Diabetes in Children

Practice of Yoga helps to improve digestive power and to stimulate pancreas. Regular practice of following Yoga postures will be helpful in reducing sugar level.

Vakrasansa
Dhanurasana
Halasana
Bakasana
Ardhamatsyendrasana
Pavana muktasana
Vajrasana
Mayoorasana

Pranayama helps to bring the movement of Vata dosha under control. It helps in maintaining normal sugar level.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes in Children

Ayurveda has detailed protocol for the management of Type 1 diabetes in children in children. It includes internal medicines and judicious use of single herbs.

Internal Medicines for Type 1 Diabetes in Children

Nisakatakadi Kashaya
Panchatiktaka kashaya
Muslikhadiradi Kashaya
Katakakhadiradi Kashaya
Guggulu tiktaka
Thriphala choorna

Navayasa choorna
Thriphala guggulu gulika
Kaisoraguggulu gulika
Kanmada rasayana
Ayaskriti

Treatment Procedures for Type 1 Diabetes in Children

Udwartana (Powder massage)
Vamana (Emesis)

Virechana (Purgation)

Single Herbs in the Management of Type 1 diabetes in children

Amalaki (Emblicaofficinalis)
Haridra (Curcumalonga)
Haritaki (Terminaliachebula)
Kataka (Strychnospotatorum)

Yava (Hordeumvulgare)
Lodra (Symplocosracemosus)
Bhadrika (Aervalanata)
Khadira (Acaciacatechu)

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What are the causes of Type 1 Diabetes?

Answer: Exact reason of Type 1 Diabetes is not clear yet. Various genetic factors as well as life style variations contribute to it.

Question: What are the major symptoms of of Type 1 Diabetes?

Answer: Important symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes are increased urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, excess sweat etc.

Question: Is Ayurvedic treatment effective in Type 1 Diabetes?

Answer: Yes. Ayurveda provides well defined treatment for Type 1 Diabetes through internal and external medicines and treatment that reduces intensity and coplications of Diabetes.