The Journey of a Diabetic Patient from a Burdened to a Healthy Life: A Case Study
Author : Dr. Leena R Chitlange
Abstract :
Present investigation is a case study of a 50 years diabetic male residing in Sambhaji Nagar. Subject is a slim trim male, whose weight was only 59 kg. He was doing regular exercise, taking 3 meals a day i.e. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at particular time intervals. Subject was very particular with diet, was not consuming rice, fruits and milk products at all as per his belief and guidance he received from experts to control blood sugar level. He was walking 4.5 Kms post dinner daily. But still he was suffering from high levels of blood sugar. His HbA1c levels were high and Doctors warned him to control blood sugar urgently to prevent further complications. Subject was consuming 14 pills per day to control his blood sugar levels. By introducing him to certain dietary and life style changes, his HbA1c Score was lowered significantly from 10.2 to 6.8 in just 3 months, significant decrease in random blood sugar level was also recorded with improved physical health parameters, as well as mental health, enthusiasm and even working efficiency. He was suggested to include green tea, nuts, cheese, sprouts, all vegetables, pulses in good quantity, selected fresh fruits, milk proteins specially cheese, pure ghee, golden milk as part of regular diet. Proper mastication of food, water intake as suggested, as well as regular walking, yogasanas, meditation, proper sleeping pattern and above all positive thinking and mental preparation for lifestyle change was ensured.
Keywords :
Diabetes, HbA1c levels, Breakfast foods, Stress-management, instrumental music, hypoglycemic foods, quality proteins, balanced diet, yogasan and meditation.
