Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a result of inability of pancreas to produce insulin or to use it in a proper way thus resulting in excessive quantity of sugar in blood and urine. It is distinguished by symptoms like excessive thirst; frequent urination accompanied by weight loss and is infamously known as "silent killer".
Globally it affects 240 million people and US alone has 7% of this share of people suffering from diabetes.
Diabetes can be broadly classified into type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes requires regular administration of insulin and is generally found in people suffering from obesity or with family diabetic history. Type 2 diabetes generally occurs in people above 40 yrs though there is production of insulin but the body cells become insensitive towards this.
If untreated diabetes can lead to various complications like hypoglycemia, renal failure, nervous damage and can even lead to impotence.
Apart from laying stress on consuming raw and natural food and reducing processed food intake to a certain extent there are also some commonly used herbs helpful in the treatment of diabetes.
1. Bitter Gourd- It is very rich in insulin that is available in natural form devoid of side effects. It lowers blood sugar level in a natural way with no side effects .Its juice should be taken twice a day on empty stomach to gain maximum benefits.
2. Garlic- Apart from reducing cholesterol level it also lowers blood sugar levels. 3-4 grams of garlic that is freshly crushed should be taken daily with water to lower blood sugar levels.
3. Neem- Its leaves though bitter in taste are known for its healing properties that have great medicinal value. A daily intake of a gram of its leaves is very beneficial in reducing blood sugar content.
4. Fenugreek- It is an effective herb used for controlling blood sugar level. It can be taken in powdered form or can be used as an additive while cooking vegetables.
5. Turmeric- This herb has the power to energize the pancreatic cells to produce more insulin. It should be consumed in powder form with warm water.
6. Cinnamon- Though it does not elevate insulin production by pancreas but it greatly assist in reducing blood sugar level. It can be taken as a tasty additive in almost anything a person eats.
Hence the key to healthier living to avoid or improve your condition while suffering from diabetes is to consume a balanced diet along with keeping one fit with some form of physical activity.
The author of this article is Megha Kabra. She is the creator of the site http://www.herbsandcures.com
This site provides information and treatment for various diseases using herbs.
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