Astrology and Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where in human body does not produce or properly uses insulin which is essential to convert sugar, starches and other carbohydrates into energy. Diabetes is characterized by the constant and high levels of blood glucose. Though middle aged or over weight individuals are mostly seen affected by Diabetics it can also be seen in children. Overweight, lack of exercise, family history and stress increase the likelihood of diabetes. The usual symptoms of this disease are frequent urination, unusual thirst, weakness, loss of weight despite of increases appetite and food intake, itching and boils etc. When blood sugar level is constantly high it can lead to kidney failure, cardiovascular problems and neuropathy. It is said that Patients with diabetes are 4 times more likely to have coronary heart disease and strokes. There are three main types of diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Gestational diabetes

The control of diabetes mostly depends on diet, exercise and medication.

There can be many planetary combinations or conditions in the Horoscope which may cause Diabetes.

• Two or Three Malefic Planets if posited in Watery Signs
• Two or Three Malefic Planets posited in the 6^th House.
• Two of Three Malefic Planets posited in Libra or in 7^th house
• Moon afflicted by Sun or Mars in Watery Signs
• Venus afflicted by Sun or Mars in Watery Signs
• If the 6^th lord is posited in 8^th or vice versa

It is possible to cure Diabetes completely by wearing the gems suggested according to gem therapy. One may wear Red Coral (on madhyama) along with Yellow Sapphire or Lapis Lazuli (on anamika) set on silver rings.