natural cure for diabetes

 

 

 

 

There are certain substances which could aid in keeping the diabetes under check and also help in retarding diabetic complications that may arise.

Calcium, which helps to prevent high blood pressure, is good for diabetics because many diabetics suffer from hypertension.

The virtues of chromium in diabetic management have been extolled. Not only does it help in the regulation and production of insulin, but also helps the insulin to perform more efficiently. This implies that in the long run, the amount of insulin required by the body would be less.

Oral medications also could see a decrease. As it also aids in the transport of glucose to the cells, it would indicate a decrease in the blood sugar levels. Chromium is the “ wonder diabetic mineral”. It decreases the triglycerides, enhances the HDL levels and helps to lose weight. Vanadium is a trace mineral, which is still being researched, and the studies indicate, that it could decrease the insulin requirements of the body. Since time immemorial, Herbs have been used to treat diabetes. In fact there are more than 500 herbal remedies to manage diabetes and many tribes still continue to use these plant extracts to treat the disease. Gymnema Sylvestre, a herb derived from a tree found in both India and Africa, has been known to curb the longing for sweetness.  It helps to decrease blood fats and reduces blood sugar levels. Gymnema is supposed to increase the beta cells in the pancreas. This fact is however based on studies conducted on diabetic rats.

 Cinnamon, which is got from the bark of a tree, has been found to increase the conversion of glucose into energy and also blocks out free radicals. This means that diabetic complications are retarded. Research in India indicates that the effects of this herb in controlling blood sugar levels are astonishing. About 70% of the individuals reported positive results. Fenugreek has been used in India for a long time as an anti-diabetic drug. The fenugreek seed powder  is known to significantly reduce blood glucose levels and also reduce triglycerides.  15 grams daily is seen to produce an effect especially in type 2 patients. 

Jambolan, which belongs to the species of cloves, has been used in ayurvedic medicine for a long time. It reduces blood sugar levels quickly and the best part is that it is virtually without nay side effects. It contains oleanolic acid and hence inhibits the production of free radicals.

Bitter Melon Extract has also been used by Indian ayurvedic doctors to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains a polypeptide, which is similar to the polypeptide present in insulin. Bitter gourd is a vegetable found in the Indian sub continent and its juice is found to have positive effects on elevated blood sugar levels in the body.  Lutein is a dietary supplement, which contributes to eye health in general. It is found in yellow and orange fruits, and is also present in dark green leafy vegetables. It protects the eye cells, which are important for vision. As diabetics are prone to retinopathy and early cataract, lutein could help in their retardation.

The search for more herbs to cure diabetes is still on and nature with its bounty of natural vegetation provides the necessary raw material. Can we really harness it all is the million dollar question? ~ author Lata Batra..

 

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