Glucose is an important source of energy for cells that make up muscles and tissues and main source of fuel to brain. Insulin secreted by pancreas moves sugar from blood into cells. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that occurs either when pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when body cannot effectively use produced insulin. Hyperglycaemia is a condition of high blood sugar, a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and leads to serious damage to many body systems especially nerves and blood vessels.
Sedentary life style, Lack of physical activity, Improper diet and regimen etc may hamper the activity of beta cells of pancreas which produce insulin and manifest symptoms like increased frequency of urination, feeling of thirst, increased appetite, delayed wound healing, burning sensation in palms and soles.
Diabetes is referred to as Prameha can develop as a result of
1. Dhatukshaya- Loss of dhatus or tissues in the body.
2. Avarana- Blockage of pathways or channels in the body (due to increased kaphadosa).
