DIABETES CONTROL IN YOUR HANDS

DIABETES CONTROL IN YOUR HANDS

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Book Specification

Item Code: IDH036
Author: Dr. A.K SETHI
Publisher: PUSTAK MAHAL
Language: English
Edition: 2004
ISBN: 8122307493
Pages: 140
Cover: Paperback
Other Details 8.4 " X 5.4"

Book Description

About the Book

Since diabetes cannot be cured, the only way to deal with it to learn to control it. With this clear objective in view, the book offers a complete guide on the ways and means to go about it. Beginning from the structure and functions of different organs of the digestive system, the types of diabetes, its causes and symptoms, it goes on to explain in detail the complication it can cause, the diagnosis and tests involved in detection, treatment, the calorie-reckoner of different food items and the recommended diet for different types of paints. Where the book scores over others is that it does not just confine itself to allopathic treatment but offers a complete' controlling mechanism' - covering Ayurveda, Yoga, Nature Cure, Acupressure, Feng Shui - Through conventional and non-conventional ways.

About the Author

Dr. Arun Kumar Sethi, is a multi-Faceted personality. He passed out as an outstanding Medical graduate from Stanley Medical college, Chennai, and worked as a research scientist at all India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi for about seven years. He has been teaching the basic functions of the human body at Lady Hardinge and Maulana Azad Medical colleges for many years. With a flair for writing, he is a regular contributor to many renowned national and international medical journals. He is a clinician-doctor -teacher and a medical scientist. He is also an AIDS Counsellor and traditional Reiki Master. His other books Bowel Care and How to have Sound-Sleep published by Pustak Mahal, have also been widely appreciated.

CONTENTS

Preface 3
Acknowledgement 4
1 What is Diabetes? 9-14
Structure and function of Pancreas 9
Basic Cause of Diabetes 10
Ayurvedic Concept of Diabetes 10
2 Types of Diabetes 15-18
Insulin Dependent Diabetes or Type 1 Diabetes 15
Non-insulin Dependent diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes 15
Diabetes due to Diseases of the Pancreas 16
Diabetes due to Malnutrition 17
Diabetes due to Other Hormones 17
Diabetes due to Medicines and Toxic Chemicals 17
Diabetes due to Liver Diseases 18
Diabetes in Pregnancy 18
Types of Diabetes According to Ayurveda 18
3 What Causes Diabetes? 19-23
Age 19
Sex 19
Diet and Nutrition 19
Lifestyle 20
Infections 20
Medicines and Toxic Substances 20
Stress Factors 21
Inheritance 21
Causes of Diabetes According to Ayurveda 21
4 Sings and Symptoms of Diabetes 24-25
5 Complication of Diabetes 26-39
Why Diabetes is Considered a Dreaded Disease 26
When do Complications of Diabetes Occur 27
Hypoglycemia or Low Blood Sugar 27
Features of Low-Blood Sugar 28
Ketoacidosis 30
Diabetes and Heart Disease 33
Diabetes and Kidney Disorders 33
Complications of the Eye in Diabetes 35
Complications of the Nerves in Diabetes 36
Infections 37
Digestive System Disorders 38
6 Diagnosis of Diabetes 40-48
Criteria for Suspicion of Diabetes 40
Urine Examination 40
Blood Tests for Sugar (Glucose) Estimation 42
Glucose Tolerance Test (G.T.T.) 44
Dextrometer/Glucometer 45
Glycosylated Haemoglobin 47
7 Treatment of Diabetes 49-119
The Objectives of Treatment of Diabetes 49
Treatment Protocol 50
Changes in the Lifestyle 50
Dietary Management 51
The Features of a Diabetic Diet 52
Menu for Diabetics 54
Types of Diabetic Diet 54
Role of Physical Exercise 61
Benefits of Exercise 63
types of Exercises 64
Frequency and Timing of Exercise 64
Role of Yoga 65
Yogasanas 66
Yogic Kriyas 72
Pranayama 75
Stages of Pranayama 75
Rules for Pranayama 76
Benefits of Pranayama 77
Pranayama Useful for Treatment of Diabetes 77
Meditation 82
Basic Procedure of Meditation 82
Auto-Suggestion and Resolution 85
Naturopathy or Nature cure 86
Hydrotherapy 86
Mud Therapy 88
Massage 89
Medical Treatment (allopathic) 91
Ayurvedic Treatment of Diabetes 99
Home Remedies for Treatment of Diabetes 106
Magnetotherapy 107
Acupressure and Reflexology 109
Colour Therapy 114
Music Therapy 116
Feng Shui 118
8 What Does the Future Hold for diabetes? 120-123
Better Diagnostic facilities 120
Better Treatment Modalities 121
9 Answers to Your Queries 124-131
10 Role of Commonly Available
ayurvedic Medicines
132-136

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