evolution, as compared to the lesson of “differentiating the self from non-self". Hence whenever you are stressed chronically, it disturbs and knocks off the capacity of the immune system to discriminate self from non self, and releases the killer instinct against your own organs that become the targets for the war. Damage may continue almost to the extent of self extinction. Hence management of Diabetes Mellitus should include working at the level of your psyche, emotions and life style.

STRESS AND DIABETES

A few years ago I happened to see Mr. Prasad, the owner of a very large industry in Mysore City. He was about 60yrs old and was diabetic for about 20yrs. He said “doctor, I have learnt a big lesson about my disease by paying a very heavy price of losing my foot as I never bothered to take care of my blood sugar levels. I had a very very stressful life due to my erratic life. I have become very careful ever since this happened. I am completely aware of my blood sugar levels and I take meticulous care of my food, exercise, insulin, and my weight. I have delegated my responsibilities to my son and keep myself occupied with easy enjoyable activities. Although I do not go to the factory I do keep in touch with the day to day developments there. My blood sugar level which is usually around 150-200mg% shoots up to 400mg% whenever there are problems in the factory. One such phone call is enough to shoot up my blood sugar, which may take a few before it returns to normalcy. I have tried all my wits to manage my mind, but it is almost impossible to control it. I have been reading that yogis used to control their mind and achieve many miraculous things. Do you think I can also learn some of these techniques of yoga in spite of having no foot and not being capable of sitting on the floor? Can yoga help me to get my diabetes under better control through this?”

This is a typical example of the modern man who goes through