College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion
DIABETES (ADULT ONSET TYPE II)
AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON DIABETES (ADULT ONSET TYPE II)
Diabetes Type I, is a generally a Pitta disorder where the immune system attacks and destroys insulin producing cells of the pancreas. Diabetes type II, from insulin resistance, is generally a Kapha disorder.Diabetics tend to develop thick, doughy skin due to blood stasis.
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by sweet blood. A diabetic must be able to differentiate between sugar levels that are dangerously high (give me insulin) and dangerously low (give me sugar).
Diabetics are thirsty and pee frequently. When the sugar level in the body is too concentrated, your body craves water to dilute the sugar, and to flush extra sugar out with the urine.
Bitters are supportive for both types of diabetes. Reducing carbs and increasing proteins can help stabilize blood sugar, as well as exercise.
Disclaimer: 'Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
DIET REMEDIES FOR 'DIABETES (ADULT ONSET TYPE II)'
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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR 'DIABETES (ADULT ONSET TYPE II)'
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Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These Biocharacteristics
Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.DRY
MOBILE
BITTER
PUNGENT
HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #4
DIABETES (ADULT ONSET TYPE II) IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #4 - TISSUE DISEASEIf you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease. Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions. You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category. It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first. This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease. Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body. This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence. Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development.
AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS
According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
|---|---|
| PITTA |  FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha. |
| KAPHA | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Kapha' dosha. |
| GOOEY | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Gooey' guna. |
| HEAVY | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna. |
| OILY | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Oily' guna. |
| TOXIC | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna. |
| SALTY | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Salty' taste. |
| SWEET | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste. |
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)'.Lymph / Blood Plasma
Blood thick / Congested lymph
Risk Factor: 120% more often
Complication: +2.0 times as often
Complication: +2.0 times as often
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Insulin Resistance
Risk Factor: 610% more often
Complication: +6.6 times as often
Complication: +6.6 times as often
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High Blood Sugar
Risk Factor: 1030% more often
Complication: +9.1 times as often
Complication: +9.1 times as often
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High Triglycerides
Risk Factor: 330% more often
Complication: +4.1 times as often
Complication: +4.1 times as often
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High Cholesterol
Risk Factor: 200% more often
Complication: +2.8 times as often
Complication: +2.8 times as often
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Urine
Frequent Urination
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Night-time Urination
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Many bubbles after urinating
Risk Factor: 160% more often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
Complication: +1.9 times as often
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Mouth
Dry Mouth / Tongue
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Bad breath
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Sweet taste on tongue
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Circulation
Heaviness in heart area
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Edema
Risk Factor: 170% more often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
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Non-healing sore / ulcer
Risk Factor: 160% more often
Complication: +2.2 times as often
Complication: +2.2 times as often
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Water Regulation
Sweat often
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Sour sweat
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Water Retention
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Feet or Ankles Swelling
Risk Factor: 100% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Lungs
Shortness of Breath
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Mood & Emotions
Depressed
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Phlegm
Mucus/congestion in mornings
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
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Thyroid & Metabolism
Low metabolism
Risk Factor: 80% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Hypothyroid
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Eating Habits
Poor diet
Risk Factor: 60% more often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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Stomach
Slow, heavy digestion
Risk Factor: 10% less often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
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Kidney
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease
Risk Factor: 460% more often
Complication: +3.4 times as often
Complication: +3.4 times as often
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Peripheral Nervous System
Neuralgia
Risk Factor: 200% more often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
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Male Reproductive Health
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
Risk Factor: 280% more often
Complication: +3.1 times as often
Complication: +3.1 times as often
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Weight
Stocky, round, broad or large
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
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Feel overweight
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Gain weight easily
Risk Factor: 10% less often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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Liver & Gallbladder
Fatty Liver
Risk Factor: 350% more often
Complication: +4.3 times as often
Complication: +4.3 times as often
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Diet
Dairy/milk/cheese/ice-cream
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Sweet cravings
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Overeating Habits
Emotional eating
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Appetite
Strong food cravings
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Red Blood Cells
High Blood Pressure
Risk Factor: 260% more often
Complication: +3.2 times as often
Complication: +3.2 times as often
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About the Author
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.
John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.
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