Saturday, December 26, 2009

Natural Remedies Help Manage Diabetes Without Insulin

By Sue Kennedy

Natural diabetes remedies are effective alternatives in controlling diabetes. While you will still need to take your prescribed medication, adding herbal remedies to your daily regime under the care of your doctor will prove an effective addition to your diabetes management. Before you add any new supplements to your diet, however, it is important to discuss with your doctor first; some supplements may affect the way your medication works.

Here are a few natural diabetic herbals that may benefit your diabetes:

* Cinnamon - a recent study showed that by taking 1 to 6g of cinnamon each day for 40 days, people with type 2 diabetes showed a significant improvement in blood glucose levels, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

* Apple Cider Vinegar - there are many benefits in adding apple cider vinegar to your diet, especially for diabetics and they include reducing high blood pressure, it breaks down fat (great for reducing unwanted fat), and lowering high cholesterol

* Salacia oblonga - this is an ayurvedic herb that is found in India and used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains two inhibitors that are Salacinol and Kotalanol 9 which help to control blood glucose levels in the body. The herb also benefits in lowering excessive weight problems

* Fenugreek lowers blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics and also increases the cells' sensitivity to insulin, as well as lowering blood fats like cholesterol and triglycerides. The seeds from fenugreek are commonly used in Indian cuisine.

* Garlic and Onion both have tremendous blood sugar lowering effects, a benefit that is cumulative with ingesting more. Garlic and onion lowers cholesterol, triglycerides and helps reduce blood pressure

If you intend to reverse type 2 diabetes, a healthy well balanced diet and lifestyle is essential. Adding herbs, vitamins and minerals to your diet should be part of your healthy lifestyle. People who are deficient in some nutrients are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is why adding diabetes herbal remedies to your daily regime is so important.

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