Ayurvedic Proprietary Medicine
Diabecon (Tablet & DS Tablet)
Diabecon (Tablet & DS Tablet) is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine and phyto-mineral preparation used for the management of diabetes. However, it is more effective in pre-diabetes and newly detected diabetes mellitus. In other cases of diabetes, it can be used as an adjuvant therapy, but patient may require standard antidiabetic drugs to control the blood sugar level.
Ingredients (Composition)
Diabecon is available in tablets form. Its double strength (DS) tablets are also available.
Each Tablet of Diabecon contains:
| Ingredients | Diabecon Tablets | Diabecon DS Tablets |
| Shuddha Guggul | 30 mg | 60 mg |
| Purified Shilajit | 30 mg | 60 mg |
| Extracts | ||
| Meshashringi – Gymnema sylvestre | 30 mg | 60 mg |
| Pitasara – Pterocarpus marsupium | 20 mg | 40 mg |
| Mulethi (Yashtimadhu) – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza Glabra | 20 mg | 40 mg |
| Saptarangi – Casearia esculenta | 20 mg | 40 mg |
| Jamun (Jambu) – Syzygium Cumini | 20 mg | 40 mg |
| Shatavari – Asparagus Racemosus | 20 mg | 40 mg |
| Punarnava – Boerhavia Diffusa | 20 mg | 40 mg |
| Mundatika – Sphaeranthus indicus | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Guduchi – Tinospora Cordifolia | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Kairata – Swertia chirata | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Gokshura – Tribulus Terrestris | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Bhumya amlaki – Phyllanthus Amarus | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Gumbhari – Gmelina arborea | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Karpasi – Gossypium herbaceum | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Daruhaldi (Daruharidra) – Berberis Aristata | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Ghrita kumari – Aloe Vera | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Triphala | 3 mg | 6 mg |
| Powders | ||
| Vidangadi lauham | 27 mg | 54 mg |
| Sushavi (Momordica charantia) | 20 mg | 40 mg |
| Black Pepper (Kali Marich) – Piper Nigrum | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Tulsi -Ocimum sanctum | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Indian Mallow (Atibala) – Abutilon Indicum | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Abhrak bhasma | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Praval bhasma | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Jungli palak – Rumex maritimus | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Vanga Bhasma (Bang Bhasma) | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Turmeric (Haldi) – Curcuma Longa | 10 mg | 20 mg |
| Akik Pishti | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Purified Shingraf | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Yashad Bhasma | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Trikatu | 5 mg | 10 mg |
Medicinal Properties
- Antidiabetic
- Insulin secretagogue
- Insulinomimetic
- Antihyperglycemic
- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
Therapeutic Indications
- Pre-diabetes
- Newly detected NIDDM (Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes – as an adjuvant therapy
- Diabetic Complications
Dosage
Diabecon Tablet
| Mono-therapy | 2 Tablets * |
| Adjuvant Therapy | 1 Tablet * |
* Twice a day before meal
Diabecon DS Tablet
One Tablet twice a day before meal of Diabecon DS Tablet is sufficient dosage as mono-therapy as well as adjuvant therapy.
Does Diabecon DS contain any steroid?
Diabecon does not contain any steroid. You can read the ingredient list in the article above.
How much lead is present in Diabecon Ds Tablets?
Diabecon does not contain lead.
Thanks sir for the reply
I use methi powder only but not reduced sugar level. Can I use Himalaya Diabecon along with Methi? Does it help?
Yes, Diabecon helps to reduce raised blood sugar level. Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) and Diabecon both can be taken together.
I am taking patanjali Medohar vati and triphala guggul. My sugar levels after taking food is above 210. Can I take diabecon ds with above said medicine.
Is it safe for type 1 in 16 years old weight 48 kg with low doase insulin
Can we use diabecon along with Glimepiride (2mg) + Metformin (500mg)? Somebody told it is not effective with Glimepiride. Please advise.
Different individuals may get different results. Please consult a physician.
I have been taking diabecon for almost 2 years. My sugar level is maintained. How long should I use? Can I stop now?
Generally, it may require for a lifelong. You can check how your body respond if you decrease its dosage. Monitor your blood sugar and gradually decrease its dosage. If reducing dosage does not cause an increase in blood sugar level, then you may gradually stop it.
My fasting blood sugar is 170 and 3 months’ average is 7.8. Should I take diabecon tablet?
Consult ayurvedic physician because you may also require other medicines in addition to diabecon.
I am a newly sugar patient. I am taking diabecon DS for last three months with glycomet 500. My sugar is now in control, but I am getting foam in my urine from the day I started the medicine. Now what should I do to control this? Kindly advice.
Consult your doctor.
Whether Himalya Diabecon DS, Aimil BGR 34 and Divya Madhunashini vati can be taken simultaneously ?