With nearly 50 million people in India suffering from diabetes, the country has a big challenge to face. The elevated sugar in the blood is called diabetes. There are two primary reasons behind diabetes - one is when our body stops producing insulin and second is when the body does not respond to the insulin that is produced by the body. Insulin is broken down by the body and used as energy, which is transported to the cells.
There are two types of diabetes - Type-I Diabetes and Type-II Diabetes.
Type-I Diabetes
Type I diabetes usually occurs in people who are below the age 20 and that is why it is also called as juvenile diabetes. In this type, the body becomes partially or completely unable to produce insulin.
Type-II Diabetes
Type II diabetes usually happens to people who are above the age of 40. This type of diabetes is caused due to insulin resistance. In this case, the pancreas produces insulin but the body is not able to respond to it properly.
Bitter Gourd
Bitter gourd can be helpful for controlling diabetes due to its blood glucose lowering effects. It tends to influence the glucose metabolism all over your body rather than a particular organ or tissue. It helps increase pancreatic insulin secretion and prevents insulin resistance and it is also beneficial for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Drink bitter gourd juice on an empty stomach each morning. First remove the seeds of two to three bitter gourds and use a juicer to extract the juice. Add some water and then drink it. Follow this treatment daily in the morning for at least two months.
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds can also be used to control diabetes, improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels due to its hypoglycemic activity. It also stimulates the secretion of glucose-dependent insulin. Being high in fibre, it slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and sugars.
Soak 2 tbsp of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Drink the water along with the seeds in the morning on an empty stomach. Continue this remedy without fail for a few months to bring down your glucose level.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has the ability to lower blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin activity. It contains bioactive components that can help prevent and fight diabetes.
Certain trials have shown that it can work as an effective option to lower blood sugar levels in cases of uncontrolled type-2 diabetes.
Mix one-half to one teaspoon of cinnamon in a cup of warm water, drink it daily or boil 2 - 4 cinnamon sticks in one cup of water and allow it to steep for 15-20 minutes. Drink this solution daily until you see improvement.
Amla
Amla is rich in vitamin C and Indian gooseberry juice promotes proper functioning of your pancreas.
Take 2-3 Amla, remove the seeds and grind it into a fine paste. Put the paste in a cloth and squeeze out the juice. Mix 2 tbsp of the juice in one cup of water and drink it daily on an empty stomach.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera can easily found in Indian households. Though it's bitter in taste, combine it with buttermilk makes it taste better. Usually, aloe vera is used for beauty purposes but as it has anti-inflammatory properties it can heal the wounds. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is said to control the blood sugar levels.
Neem
Neem enhances insulin receptor sensitivity, helps improve blood circulation by dilating the blood vessels, lowers blood glucose levels and reduces one’s dependence on hypoglycemic drugs.
Drink the juice of the tender shoot of neem leaves on an empty stomach for best results.
Flax seeds (Alsi)
Flaxseed helps reduce a diabetic’s postprandial sugar level by almost 28 percent.
Consume 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed powder every morning on an empty stomach with a glass of warm water. However, do not have more than 2 tablespoons per day, as it can be detrimental to your health.
Jamun
Jamun can help a lot in controlling blood sugar level because it contains anthocyanins, ellagic acid, hydrolysable tannins etc.
Eat around 5 – 6 jamuns in the morning to control your blood sugar levels. Alternatively, you can also add a spoonful of jamun seeds powder to a glass of warm water or milk and drink this daily for better control of diabetes.
Whenever this seasonal fruit is available in the market, try to include it in your diet as it can be very effective for the pancreas. Else you can make a powder of dried seeds of Jambul fruit and eat this powder with water twice a day.
Tulsi Leaves
Tulsi leaves are packed with antioxidants and essential oils that produce eugenol, methyl eugenol and caryophyllene. Collectively these compounds help the pancreatic beta cells to function properly and increase sensitivity to insulin. An added advantage is that the antioxidants present in the leaves help beat the ill effects of oxidative stress.
Consume 2-3 tulsi leaves whole or about 1 tbsp full of its juice on an empty stomach to lower the blood sugar levels.
Green Tea
Green tea is unfermented and is high in polyphenol content. Polyphenol is a strong antioxidant and hypo-glycaemic compound that helps control the release of blood sugars and helps the body use insulin better.
Steep a bag of green tea in hot water for 2-3 minutes. Remove the bag and drink a cup of this tea in the morning or before your meals.
Exercise
One of the main reasons behind type II diabetes is being overweight. Any kind of physical activity, be it yoga, aerobics, gymming, playing sports can significantly improve blood sugar level by maintaining your weight. Not only this, walking every day can help to reduce the blood sugar level tremendously.
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