In Ayurveda, diabetes is broadly understood as "Prameha".
.Dietary Causes
Excess intake of:
Sweet foods (Madhura rasa)
Heavy, oily, cold foods
Dairy excess (curd, milk products)
Freshly harvested grains, jaggery
Frequent eating without the digestion of previous meal .
Lifestyle Causes
Sedentary lifestyle (lack of exercise)
Excess sleep, especially day sleep.
Lack of physical activity
Comfort-seeking habits (no exertion)
Dietary Prevention
Reduce:
Excess sugar, refined food.
Heavy, oily, fried foods
Prefer:
Barley (Yava), millets, and old rice (atleast 6-8 months old.)
Bitter foods (Neem, Karela) in curry.
High-fiber diet
Follow timely eating and avoid overeating.