Based on the annual health survey report, about 9.5% of adult population in Rajasthan above 18 years features high blood sugar levels (greater than or equal to 110mg/dl). 1.7% and 3.4% people have blood sugar level greater than or equal to 150mg/dl and 130mg/dl respectively. For a layman, it’s just numbers. However, for a medical science student, these numbers are alarming, as they denote a fatal disease in progress. We’re talking about Diabetes or high blood sugar is a deadly disease that grips most of the Indians today.
How many People in India are suffering from Diabetes?
In 2015, the International Diabetes Federation, Atlas claimed that approximately 69.2 million Indians were suffering from diabetes. The shocking fact is just two years back, that is in 2013, the number was 63 million, as reported by WHO. Health agencies predict that the average count is expected to grow up to 79,441,000 by 2030.
How does Ayurveda (Naturopathy) help combat this Disease?
In the modern times, diabetes has taken a toll on Rajasthan natives. Being a practitioner of naturopathy, Indian healers believe that Ayurveda provides a better cure for this disease, compared to Allopathy. Agreeing to this thought, the ‘pink city’ Jaipur is pepped up to host the international conference on “Scope and Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus (Madhumeha) and its complications in India“.
This 3-day international conference kicked off on Sunday and it’ll conclude on Tuesday this week. According to Dr Sanjeev Sharma, National Institute of Ayurveda, the ministry of AYUSH will put up a tough fight against diabetes this year. This international seminar is organised by AYUSH, in collaboration with Indo-Swiss Ayurved Foundation and Dr Kim Sungcheol (Regional advisor, WHO).
Around 1,200 delegates from outside countries like America and Switzerland will attend this conference. The NIA, that has just dedicated its first National Ayurveda Day to prevention and control of diabetes will make attempts to control its spread.
Seasoned medical experts attending the seminar are expected to propose concrete ‘natural’ solutions to prevent this diseases. This move is beneficial for the patients who’re allergic or sensitive to high doses of allopathic drugs.
The experts will hold an exhibition and conduct important discussions to beat future challenges.
AYUSH to Observe Dhanvantri Jayanti for Awareness Purpose…
The phrase AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. In short, it combines all possible ways of combating various diseases and disorders without the use of synthetic drugs.
In 2015, the group will observe Dhanteras or Dhanvantri Jayanti (October 28) as its National Ayurveda Day for disease awareness. Every year, the group will attempt to generate awareness against different diseases.
As more and more people are becoming victims of this disease, these practices will strengthen the future generations by boosting alternate healing.
