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Holistic Approaches to Managing Diabetes Through
Naturopathy and Yogic Strategies
Dr. S. Deepak B.N.Y.S., PGDMH
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Content

• What Is Diabetes
• Epidemiology
• Etiopathogenisis
• Symptoms and Complications
• Diagnosis
• Modern Treatment
• Naturopathy Management
• Yogic Management

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What Is Diabetes

• Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic
  disorders characterized by hyperglycaemia
  resulting from the defects in insulin secretion
  insulin action or both!
• Diabetes Mellitus, from Greek "siphon" and Latin
  "sweet," was first termed by Apollonius of
  Memphis in 250-300 BC. Ancient civilizations
  noticed the sweet nature of urine, leading to the
  term "Diabetes Mellitus."

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Epidemiology

• India is regarded as the diabetic capital because
  it has a 69.1 million people with diabetes
  mellitus and it accounts for 17percent of the
  total number of diabetes patients in the world.
• It affects all classes of society and is equally
  prevalent in the low and high socioeconomic
  groups.
• South India and North India
• Male and Female

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Etiopathogenisis

• Multifactorial
• Increased Carbohydrate Intake
• Increased Hepatic Glucose production Decreased
  Insulin Secretion Decreased Peripheral
  Utilisation
• Role of Gut flora
• Elevated Firmicutes/Bacteriotides ratio compare
  to Healthy individuals indicated in progression
  and pathogenesis of Type 1 dm and type 2 DM
  because of their roal in energy homeostasis and
  inflammation.
• Types
• DM-1
• DM-2
• GDM OTHERS

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Symptoms and Complications

• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Polyphagia
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Burning feet
• Dry mouth

• Repeated Infections
• Impotence
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Gangrene

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Diagnosis

• FBS gt126mg/dl
• RBS - gt 200mg/dl
• HbA1c - gt6.5
• OGTT - gt200mg/dl after 2 Hours
• Differential Diagnosis
• Diabetes Insipidus
• Hyperthyroidism
• Cushings Syndrome
• Corticosteroid Usage

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Modern Treatment

• Metformin
• GLP -1 Receptor Agonists
• Sulphonylureas
• Meglitinides
• Insulin

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Naturopathy Treatments

• Diet and Fasting Therapy
• Calories Less is more
• Palaeolithic Diet
• Vegan Diet
• Ketodiet- butter, ghee almond Coconut flaxseed,
  veggies
• Circadian Rhythm - Virat Kohli
• Intermittent Fasting

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Foods Recommend

• Fibres- Soluble and non soluble fibres and
  Cholesterol
• Nuts-LA,ALA,DHA,EPA
• Low Glycaemic Index Millets
• Methi/Fenugreek
• Bitter gourd Polypeptide P, Lectin
• knolkhol Polyphenols Flavonoids And
  Hydroxycinnamic acids and Isothionates

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Hydrotherapy

• Hot water immersion Cellular Metabolism
• Fomentation to Abdomen
• Sauna Bath Circulatory Effect
• Steam Bath- Vasodilatation
• Cold immersion plasma Renin,Cortisol,Aldosterone
  
• Cold affusion Oxygen Consumption
• Wet griddle Pack,GH pack,
• Alternative Hot and Cold Compress
• Mudpack

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Manipulative Therapy

• Relaxation
• Circulation
• Oxygenation

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Heliotherapy

• Vitamin D
• Natural Opiates

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Acupuncture

• St -25,36,40
• Sp-6,15
• Cv-6,12
• GB-26

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YOGIC MANAGEMENT

• Asana
• Vakra,Dhanur,mayura,Paschimota,Shalabha,padma
  etc
• Pranayama
• Nadishudii ,Surya bhedana,Surya anuloma Viloma,
  Bhastrika ,Bramari
• Meditation
• Yoga nidra , Mindfulness,Om
• Relaxation Techniques
• SMET,DRT,MSRT

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Thank You
Dr. S. Deepak