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We explained how and what one should eat. There must be a rest even for eating. Those who eat indiscriminately must take shelter in this rest. Others also need this rest. This is called Fasting.

Health in tradition

Our ancestors had lot of forethought. The daily life is interspersed with the Daily prayer, Religious, Ritual and periodical worship of the Divine Forces. They have not forgotten the part of cleanliness, orthodoxy and health. Instead of making these fasts, etc. as independent regulations of worldy life, they have made these interdependent in worship of the Divine Being. They have also ruled that one acquired spiritual merit (Punya) by observing these practices and that degradation (Papam) would result by giving them up. When we examine the social rules and regulations of daily conduct, we find that they contribute to the purity of the body, mind and the spirit and they tend to preserve health the individual. There are many who do not understand this truth. Attracted by the formal and superficial civilisation of the west these mock at their own Shastras and injunctions.

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It is a very logical question to ask, if diabetes can creep in without any symptoms, there should be some method to prevent, stop or at least delay its onset. You know diabetes occurs due to some hereditary factors, that is how it is more common in some families or amongst brothers and sisters or first degree relatives (cousins). We have no control over that, except to avoid marriage in a family which has diabetes.

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You May Have No Symptoms Yet You May Have Diabetes

Every disease should have some specific symptoms, that is how it is detected. In malaria, fever comes with rigor or shivering, in dysentery there are loose motions with gripping pain and so on.But it is possible that there may be no symptoms whatsoever and yet one may have diabetes.

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Type I diabetes, is also called insulin-dependent diabetes. It usually starts before you’re 20, but it can also happen later. There is no cure for diabetes, but you can live an enjoyable, active life. How? By controlling your blood glucose (a type of sugar in your blood). Here are some of the basics you need to learn.

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The treatment of any disease including diabetes mellitus is monitored and modified according to different tests, like urine or blood tests, X-rays, ECG and other specialised ones.

Patients can have some idea of control of diabetes correlating it with its symptoms. Although it is only a rough estimation, it is very important from the patient’s point of view because they are mainly concerned with their symptoms.

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Diabetes affecting children is a relatively common problem. Most cases of diabetes in childhood are Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, which has a peak age of onset at 12 years. The basic disease process is identical to that in adults, but the treatment of diabetes in childhood is greatly influenced by the physiological processes of growth and maturation. These, together with changes in the child’s capacity for self-management, his emotional and social development, play a significant role in treatment of this problem.

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Taking Control for Healthier Life

You have been told that you have Type II diabetes. It’s a disease that makes it hard for your body to turn food into energy. After learning that you have diabetes, you may be feeling angry, scared or depressed. These feelings are normal and understandable. After all, having diabetes means making some changes that may be hard at first. But you can do it. Your family, friends, and members of your health care team are there to help.

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There is no reason for diabetic women to dread pregnancy and avoid it. She, however, needs meticulous attention and care by the physicians, specialists and dietitians. Patients’ cooperation in following regulations and restrictions go a long way in making pregnancy absolutely normal.

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Diabetic Foot is Especially Susceptible to Foot Lesions

The most important effect of neuropathy (nerve damage) on the diabetic foot is the loss of sensation. The foot is vulnerable even to trivial trauma. A diabetic person can step on a tack with bare feet and feel nothing at all. Tight shoes feel comfortable while scalding water may feel merely warm. Because of this loss of sensation, people with diabetic neuropathy can hurt their feet easily, without realising it. Doctors and patients give so much importance to long-term complications involving the eyes, kidneys, and heart that the foot problem of the diabetic is completely ignored.

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An Alarm:

Even when your diabetes is in the best state of control, there can be some problems which may lead to a critical situation. It happens occasionally in every diabetic life.

There are Basically Two Situations:

Hypoglycemia

When the blood sugar drops too low i.e., less than 40 mg/ 100ml, known as hypoglycemic coma, one can become unconscious, and may need urgent help. In extreme cases, it could be fatal. In minor degree of hypoglycemia, patients can cope themselves. Points to be borne in mind are:-

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