7 Home Remedies For Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which our body is unable to produce enough insulin that is required by the body for energy production and sugar metabolism. Managing diabetes is utterly necessary as it is a serious disease. In the recent years, diabetes has become rampant all over the world due to the sedentary lifestyle and eating habits like eating junk foods, sodas etc. that more and more people are adopting. Careful management of diabetes needs round-the-clock commitment. Irrespective of the type of diabetes you are suffering from, if you manage it carefully by adopting a healthier lifestyle, you can reduce the risk of life-threatening complications.

Whether you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, stick to the treatment plan your health care provider has advised to manage your blood sugar level. Along with regular medicines, adopt these home remedies to manage your numbers and eliminate your dependence on insulin. Just making a few changes in your eating habits and lifestyle can make a huge difference; it will cut the risk of complication and also reduce or prevent the disease.

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7 Best Home Remedies For Diabetes

The food you eat affects your blood sugar level. It is necessary to avoid foods that cause your blood sugar level to elevate. But there are certain foods that can help to maintain the blood sugar level and treat the symptoms of diabetes when included in your diet. Following foods have shown a promising result in fighting diabetes.

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Bitter Gourd

Drinking bitter gourd juice daily is a great remedy for keeping diabetes in control. Extract juice from 3-4 raw bitter gourds and drink in the morning. Bitter gourd has been used for treating diabetes for centuries.

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Beans

American Diabetes Association considers beans as a great food for diabetes as beans contain nutrients like fiber, potassium and magnesium that are highly beneficial for diabetics. Beans are also rich in proteins. Eating protein helps to maintain blood sugar level as protein is digested slowly and aids in releasing insulin slowly into your blood.

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Gooseberry Juice

Gooseberry contains vitamin C and helps to lower the blood sugar level. You can also mix gooseberry juice with bitter guard juice and drink.

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Guava

Guava is a very beneficial fruit for diabetics because of its high fiber content and vitamin C property. Eat guava after removing the skin. Some research has shown that eating guava with skin elevates blood sugar level.

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Cinnamon

Taking ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder daily helps to lower the blood sugar level. It contains a chemical compound known as polyphenolis polymers and mineral magnesium which is a beneficial nutrient for diabetic. Cinnamon compounds help to activate enzymes that stimulate insulin receptors and raise insulin sensitivity.

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Garlic

Including garlic can help to manage blood sugar level due to its active ingredient Allicin. Antioxidant properties of garlic can help to reduce cellular damage, destroying free radicals that contribute to serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Garlic also contains anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties that works to strengthen the immune system. Garlic can also help to stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin and gain control over diabetes.

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Vinegar

Some researches reveal that including vinegar in your diet can help to improve glycemic index due to its acetic acid content. But to avoid acid reflux, try adding apple cider vinegar to the food you eat instead of drinking it directly.

Besides these, add lot of vegetables, lean protein, legumes and whole grain in your diet. Reduce your consumption of simple carbohydrates. Exercise regularly so that your muscles can burn the sugar stored in your body and help lower the blood sugar level.