Diabetes is a disease that is caused by either very small amount or very high amount of sugar in the bloodstream. Very small amount of sugar in the blood is the result of medication complications and can result in coma and loss of consciousness while high amount of sugar can be the result of too much eating.
Symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, loss of consciousness, weakness, laboured breathing and fatigue. Severe cases like heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, blindness and nerve damage can result if diabetes is not treated properly. It is a serious disease and is of two types viz. type 1 and type 2.
Both types of diabetes accelerate aging of body out of which type 2 diabetes is preventable. Type 1 diabetes is caused due to deficiency of insulin while type 2 diabetes is caused when the body becomes insulin resistant and requires high amount of insulin than normal one. Kidney and nervous system of body are severely affected because of diabetes. Diabetes also increases the risk of cancer.
16 Top Natural Cures For Diabetes
AppleÂ
Cut one apple into pieces and boil it in a pan containing four cups of water. Cook till the water gets reduced to half of its volume. Strain and drink the liquid when cooled. Consume this liquid during morning time and at night. Diabetic patients consuming this liquid get relief within two months. This remedy is based on a case study involving the patients who suffer from the disease.
Vitamin CÂ
Consuming hundred to six hundred milligrams of vitamin C on a daily basis is helpful in normalizing the sugar levels within one month. Side effects may cause eye and nerve damage.
Olive OilÂ
Consumption of olive oil is effective in reducing blood levels. Drinking one fourth cup of olive oil before sleep is good for diabetic patients. One tablespoon of lecithin can also be mixed with one tablespoon of olive oil.
Cinnamon Â
Consuming at least half teaspoon of cinnamon per day is useful for softening the cell membranes. It is helpful for lowering the need of insulin.
Grape Seed Extract Â
It is available in the form of capsule. Taking three capsules of grape seed extract per day is effective in treating diabetics. Grape seeds protect the liver cells and sets up a defensive mechanism against oxygen species.
Bitter MelonÂ
Insulin contained in bitter melon is helpful in lowering levels of blood and urine. It can be consumed in the form of juice on an empty stomach before doing breakfast. Bitter melon seeds can also be consumed in powdered form as well. Another way of consuming bitter melon is to consume tea prepared from it.
Black SeedÂ
Oil form of black seed can be consumed for treating diabetes. Blend one half cup of heated black seeds with half cup of water cress seeds and one fourth cup of grounded pomegranate peel. Blend properly to turn the mixture into fine powder.
Add this powdered blend in one eighth cup of fumitory. Consume one teaspoon of this powder along with one teaspoon of oil one hour before taking the meal. Consuming this at least once a month is beneficial.
Fig LeavesÂ
Fig leaves are very useful for treating diabetics. Use figs in the form of tincture or poultice. Extract of fig leaves reduce the need of insulin which helps the diabetic patient. Consuming this extract in the morning along with breakfast is beneficial. Fig leaves can be used to prepare tea which is helpful for diabetic patients.
FenugreekÂ
Consuming the herb as five to thirty grams along with each meal is beneficial for diabetic patients. It can be taken for up to ninety grams per day. Taking more than hundred grams of this herb can cause stomach upset. Common side effects of this herb include gas and diarrhoea.
Another remedy of using this herb is to mix hundred grams of this herb in powdered form in fifty grams of turmeric and white pepper. Mix one teaspoon of this mixture in one glass of milk and consume it for two times in a day.
Drink WaterÂ
Take one cup of water in a copper vessel and keep it as such at night. Drinking this water during morning is beneficial for the treatment of diabetics.
Take vegetables And Fruits
Eating vegetables like onion, garlic and cucumber are beneficial for diabetic patients. Taking fruits like grapes and gooseberry are useful. Vegetables in raw form and medicinal herbs help in the stimulation of pancreas and increase the production of insulin.
Bitter Gourd Â
Bitter gourd is one of the best remedies for treating diabetes. It is useful in reducing sugar levels of blood and urine. Consuming at least one tablespoon of juice prepared from this herb on a daily basis is effective in the treatment of diabetes. It can also be cooked in the ghee for a period of three months.
GooseberryÂ
Juice prepared from this herb helps in enabling the pancreas to secrete insulin. Take one tablespoon of juice prepared from this herb and mix it with one cup of fresh bitter-gourd juice. Consume the herb on a daily basis for a period of two months.
Parsley Â
Prepare tea by soaking the herb in boiling water. Drinking this herbal tea is very beneficial for the treatment of diabetes. It acts as a diuretic and lowers the blood sugar.
Water Cress Â
It is useful for strengthening the nervous system of diabetic patients. Leaves of watercress can be added in salad. It can also be consumed by adding it in a cheese sandwich.
Changing Lifestyles
One should avoid smoking that helps in preventing diabetes. One should not sleep during day time and take care of eyes and foot. Visit the doctor at least once a year. Doing regular exercise is also beneficial for the body as it improves the ability of body to use insulin and blood glucose.Â
It strengthens bones and respiratory system. Brush after every meal and before sleeping on a daily basis. Visit the dentist at least once a year for regular check up.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
