There are also many herbs/foods that can be taken to help treat this serious, chronic
condition and maintain a good quality of life.
Bitter Melon
This fruit contains several chemicals which helps to
reduce blood sugar levels
and also acts as an appetite
stimulant, which can aid
weight loss.
Garlic
Garlic contains a compound
called allicin, which has also
proven to modulate the
diabetic condition.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera acts as a liver tonic
which helps to regulate
blood sugar levels through
supporting liver function.
Cabbage
Like many members of the
cruciferous vegetables,
cabbage can help modulate
and regularize the blood
sugar.
Turmeric
When mixed with amla (the
Indian gooseberry), turmeric
has been proven to be an
effective treatment for
diabetes.
Cinnamon
Use of cinnamon bark has
been shown in clinical
studies to improve both
blood sugar and cholesterol
levels.
Beans
A rich source of both dietary
fiber and complex
carbohydrates, beans also
help stimulate insulin
production.
Cucumber and Radish
Leaves from cucumber and
radish plants are low in
carbohydrates and high in
fiber, both of which
contribute to diabetic
management.
Onions
Like garlic, onion is a
member of the allium family;
its active ingredients, allicin
and r allyl propyl disulphide
are both well-known
hypoglycemic substances.
Ginger
The compound gingerol in
this pungent root helps the
muscles take up glucose into
their cells, thus lowering
overall blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is a serious
condition and its
widespread incidence is
becoming a great threat to
the health of the general
public. This disease puts
people are greater risk for
heart attacks, strokes,
blindness caused by diabetic
retinopathy and it is still the
lead cause of amputions,
even more than accidents or
trauma. However, keeping
the blood sugar levels in a
health range from day to day
is one of the best long-term
predictors that this
condition can be controlled
and some of its more
serious consequences
avoided. The herbs above,
along with a healthy diet and
exercise can help with this
day to day management.[hupso]
