Home Remedies for Diabetes

Home Remedies for Diabetes

The home remedies for diabetes include the use of apple cider vinegar, bitter gourd, fenugreek, cinnamon, aloe vera, water, mango leaves, alfalfa, jamun, curry leaves, and flaxseed oil in different forms. Exercising, healthy sleep patterns, and maintaining oral health are other good behavioral remedies for getting rid of diabetes in a natural way.

Common causes for diabetes in our body are either the lack of insulin or the inability to utilize the available insulin in our body. Insulin is simply one of our hormones that is created by the pancreas, which can sometimes function improperly. This very serious condition related to insulin regulation is mainly caused by two things – stress and obesity.

A survey by the American Diabetes Association recently revealed that roughly 7.8% of Americans suffer from diabetes. This figure includes both children and adults. Now, since this estimation is solely for United States, it is not hard to believe that diabetes is one of the most common diseases affecting people all over the world.

There are two situations where diabetes can occur. When the human body stops the secretion of insulin, it is called Type 1 diabetes. This particular type of diabetes is also called “insulin-dependent diabetes”. Type 2 diabetes is a situation where the body becomes unable to utilize the insulin which has already been secreted by the pancreas.

There is a third type of diabetes that is generally observed in pregnant women, called gestational diabetes, but this is rare. It shows up during the later part of the pregnancy and cures nearly automatically after the delivery. However, gestational diabetes can sometimes be a hint that a person is a good candidate to develop Type 2 diabetes later in life. Heredity, obesity and stress are a few of the common reasons for diabetes. The Mayoclinic says that low metabolism of food is another cause of diabetes.

Although all forms of diabetes are treatable, since insulin is available as a supplemental treatment to keep levels properly in check. However, Type 1 and 2 diabetes are chronic conditions, and there is no cure. That being said, there are a number of ways to treat the symptoms of diabetes, and to reduce the dangerous plunges and peaks of blood sugar that can cause major health concerns for diabetic patients.

diabetes glucosemeter Home Remedies for Diabetes

Home remedies can represent a permanent solution to all of your diabetes problems, despite not technically being a “cure”. You can try any or all of the following home remedies to start enjoying the benefits of a diabetes-free life.

Apple Cider Vinegar 
Apple cider vinegar plays an important role in controlling the sugar levels in the blood. It also controls the blood glucose level, which rises noticeably right after you finish a meal. Moreover, it helps you to lose weight, which is important, considering obesity is one of the main drivers of diabetes. Mix a pinch of salt with two spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar and mix it in a glass of water. Take this regularly before having a meal.

Cinnamon 
People suffering from Type 2 diabetes can benefit considerably from cinnamon. It boosts the insulin production process in the pancreas and lowers the sugar level. You can take cinnamon in several ways. Mix it with your tea or other drinks or directly take it as a powder for at least 40 days to get optimal results.

Water 
A proper intake of water helps to mobilize the fluids throughout your body and moves the excess sugar through your system so it can be taken in by the organs and cells to be used as a functional source of energy. Furthermore, water keeps the toxins and other foreign bodies in your body moving out and being flushed, which includes excess sugars via urination.

Sunlight 
As unusual as this may sound, one great remedy for diabetes is to get some sunlight in your life! Sunlight is directly linked to the functionality of vitamin D, and by rejuvenating this essential vitamin, sunlight can help improve the production of insulin. A proper supply of insulin can help those suffering from both types of diabetes mellitus.

Aloe Vera 
Aloe vera gel is a very powerful component in battling diabetes, because it contains phytosterols. Early studies have shown phytosterols to have anti-hyperglycemic effects, and can seriously benefit people suffering with Type 2 diabetes. Some home remedies with aloe vera include a mixture with turmeric and bay leaves. Mix a teaspoon of all three and mix with water and drink two times a day. This should lower your fasting blood glucose levels!

Mango Leaves 
Take at least 3 or 4 mango leaves and boil them with some water. Drink the mixture every morning to lower your chances of developing diabetes. You can also dry the leaves and grind them into powder. Eat one half of a teaspoon of this powder twice a day.

Curry Leaves 
Chewing on curry leaves is a traditional and reliable way to reduce the symptoms of diabetes and help treat the insulin issues within the body. There are certain organic compounds within curry leaves that inhibit the breakdown of starches into simple sugars like glucose, which is one of the causes of diabetic flare-ups. Curry leaves are also shown to reduce cholesterol levels and obesity, both of which can contribute to diabetes as well. Curry leaves are therefore preventative medicines, as well as treatments for diabetes!

Alfalfa 
Diabetes patients should take at least a teaspoon of crushed alfalfa seeds with or before their meals. This helps to reduce blood sugar level and stabilize it.

Low salt diet 
Recent study suggests that intake of high-salt diet increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetics so it is advisable to opt for low salt diet.

Bitter Gourd 
Bitter gourd is also known as bitter melon, and some of the effects of this fruit are known to reduce glucose levels. It stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, thereby counteracting the effects of excess glucose in the body. Remove the seeds from two or three bitter gourds, and extract the juice. Add water to the juice and then drink it on an empty stomach every morning.

Fenugreek 
This is one of the best options as a home remedy for diabetes. Fenugreek seeds have organic compounds that stimulate the pancreas into increasing its insulin output, thereby reducing the dangerous activities of glucose in the bloodstream of diabetics. Soak fenugreek seeds (approx. two tablespoons) in water overnight. When you wake up, drink the water as well as the seeds. Along with the organic compounds that help stimulate insulin, fenugreek seeds are also high in fiber, which slows down the metabolism of starch into glucose, which also helps diabetic patients.

Jamun 
Take at least 60 grams of ripe jamun fruit and soak it in boiling water for several hours. Now make a mash with it and divide it into three equals parts. Take these separated parts at equally spread times of the day. Jamun is one of the most powerful home remedies for diabetes, as every part of this plant can have some sort of anti-diabetic effect. The seeds contain glycosides and alkaloids that control blood sugar levels. The anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and tannins are also considered to be powerful anti-diabetic agents.

Flaxseed Oil 
Take about 1.5oz of flaxseed oil and mix it with some cottage cheese and milk. Blend it well to make a fine mixture and eat the mixture with fruits as regularly as possible. This is another very good home remedy for diabetes.

Canola Oil 
Research suggests that canola oil enriched low-GL diet may help improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Grapes 
Recent research suggests that grape skin extract (GSE) exerts a novel inhibitory activity on hyperglycemia and may help in diabetes management

Gluten free diet 
Recent research suggests that gluten free diet may reduce risk of type 1 diabetes.

Sleep 
Diabetes patients should sleep soundly for a minimum of 8 hours per day. This will keep them fit and fresh, while releasing stress and anxiety, two more of the primary causes of diabetes.

Plan-based foods 
According to a recent study, plant-based foods contain antioxidants (polyphenols) that may improve blood sugar in people at risk for diabetes and heart disease.

Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise is a must for people that are suffering from diabetes. You need to keep at least half an hour for exercise everyday. Joining a gym is another good option, since it helps maintain the regularity and motivation. Exercise eliminates obesity and lowers blood sugar levels significantly, therefore reducing your chances of diabetes. The energy required for physical activity needs to have a source, and that will stimulate the uptake of simple sugars like glucose from your bloodstream into your muscle tissues and cells, thereby doing the same job as insulin, while you lose weight and increase your health at the same time!