Diabetes

See also : Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)

Causes and Symptoms

• caffeine may be a potent risk factor in the development of diabetes.

Home remedies

• Studies on Ginkgo Biloba have shown that the botanical herb's strong antioxidant properties can help patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Almonds consumption is associated with ameliorations in obesity, hyperlipidemia, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar). Incorporation of almonds into a healthy diet has beneficial effects on adiposity, glycemic control, and the lipid profile, thereby potentially decreasing the risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Nuts (especially Almonds and walnuts) have been shown to lower blood sugar by slowing the digestion of carbohydrates.
• Japanese Sweet Potato may Cure Diabetes
• Cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
• Gymnema Sylvestre or Gurmar prevents glucose from getting into your bloodstream too quickly. (Unlike cinnamon, which helps pull sugar out of your blood stream).
• The Allium family of vegetables, which includes onions, garlic, leeks and scallions, are known to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects.
• red onions are a fantastic source of chromium which lowers blood sugar and enhances cellular insulin sensitivity.
• The conditions of diabetes, high cholesterol and fatigue have all been improved through the biological and nutritional mechanisms provided by routine consumption of pine pollen.
• Shilajit can be used as treatment for diabetes, gallstones, kidney stones, heart disease, anemia, anxiety, ulcers, asthma, arthritis, epilepsy and jaundice.
• Mushrooms are low in carbohydrates and contain lean proteins, which make them an ideal low energy snack for diabetics.
• Maple syrup compounds help fight diabetes, cancer and bacterial illnesses.
• Vitamin D helps diabetics maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
• maqui berry has been shown to greatly increase insulin production levels in the body. Individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes can eat maqui to increase insulin and suppress blood glucose levels, as well as prevent the development of new fat cells.
• Coffee has been linked to prevention of Parkinson’s, Liver Cancer and type 2 diabetes.
• Different foods and substances had been observed to improve the cells' response to insulin and promote the production of more insulin in the body. Some of them are magnesium, ginseng, flax seed, chromium, cinnamon, alpha-linoic acid, bilberry and gingko biloba.
• Studies on animals observed that bilberry can significantly lower blood sugar levels and help people with type 2 diabetes.
• Resveratrol (Resveratrol is a powerful protective anti-fungal compound found in the skin of red grapes) and grape seed polyphenols combine to prevent diabetes.
• A glass of wine a day helps prevent diabetes
• The flavonoid fisetin in strawberries helps protect the leaves and fruit from insects. In the human body, it has been shown to protect neurons and combat Alzheimer's Disease. It is also considered to be a weapon against Prostate Cancer. And now researchers have discovered it can fight diabetes.
• coconut and palm kernel oils naturally contained MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides). Metabolizing MCTs creates ketones. Recent research has shown that ketones help protect against Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease (PD), LS (Lou Gehrig's disease), Huntington's disease, Drug resistant epilepsy, Diabetes.
• Fats are a source of energy that does not raise blood glucose. For people on the diabetes spectrum, this is very important. Why ingest the carb and then require insulin to convert it to fat, when you can just eat the fat to begin with?
• people who consume more omega-3 fatty acids like those found in fish and flaxseeds are less likely to develop this metabolic disorder.
• Spinach: Popeye got it right with this nutrient rich vegetable. Spinach contains its own type of plant based steroids called phytoecdysteroids. Phytoecdysteroids are similar to insect molting hormones and have been shown to dramatically increase glucose metabolism.
• Marine Phytoplankton alleviate mineral deficiency in the bloodstream, thereby helping to restore normal glucose levels.
• The coffee research showed that one cup of coffee reduced diabetes risk by seven percent.
• Some preliminary research suggests that vinegar (both apple cider vinegar and other types) may benefit people with diabetes.
• Phytonutrients in beans regulate blood sugar and insulin production.
• Naringenin, a molecule in grapefruits that gives the fruit its bitter taste, can help to treat arteriosclerosis, hyper-metabolism, and even diabetes.
• auriculotherapy, also called auricular therapy (applying pressure on various points on your outer ear) is helpfull to fight stress, pain, allergies, High Blood Pressure, insomnia, excess weight, diabetes, Drug Abuse,...
• Camu camu shows potential in the treatment of diabetes
• Spirulina for type2 diabetes : researchers found that those assigned to 12 weeks of spirulina supplementation experienced a significant reduction in blood-fat levels.
• Turmeric is used for treating of diabetes.
• fenugreek is known to help treat diabetes, lower blood sugar and bad cholesterol levels
• a high intake of omega-3s, the "good" fats found in cold water fish like salmon, can help prevent serious, chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and Heart Disease.
• the flavenols in dark chocolate reduce the risk of insulin resistance, which comes as very good news to diabetics.
• Anthocyanins are potent antioxidants Found In Cherries and May Help Fight Diabetes.
• Beans are loaded with all-important fiber, which slows the breakdown of carbohydrates into sugars in your bloodstream, assists your body’s insulin response to glucose and helps you burn fat faster.
• Buckwheat May Be Beneficial For Managing Diabetes.
• Green tea Slows or Prevents Type 1 Diabetes, Lowers Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetics and Reduces Diabetes Complications.
• researchers found that of the three teas, the polysaccharides in black tea had the most glucose-inhibiting properties.
• Brown seaweed found remarkably effective at breaking down fat cells, treating diabetes.
• Pau d'arco is an extract from the inner bark of a certain South American tree. Lapachol, the active ingredient, can produce strong biological responses against cancer. It is said that the pau d'arco tree yields lapachol and 20 other compounds that may be useful in treating cancer, lupus, diabetes and Hodgkin's Disease.
• Leaves of a Tropical Southeast Asian Tree : Banaba tree, Fight Diabetes.
• Stevia is a centuries-old folk remedy for diabetes.
• Banaba leaves contain a compound called corosolic acid, which has been identified as one of the main agents for banaba's glucose lowering effect.
• taking American ginseng before eating can help in the reduction of blood sugar for those who are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and for those who have normal blood sugar levels
• Fenugreek : There are several indications for fenugreek, and one of which is its ability to lower the blood sugar levels of those suffering from diabetes. According to studies, it works by slowing the absorption of sugar or glucose in the stomach. As it slows the absorption, insulin secretion by the pancreas is stimulated.
• alpha lipoic acid can help in lowering the blood sugar of the body.
• gamma-linolenic acid is effective in controlling diabetes.
• Magnesium does not just keep the bone healthy; it can also help in any sugar imbalance. But magnesium is more associated with the prevention of diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes.
• Bitter Melon known as Momordica charantia contains a substance called lectin which lowers blood sugar concentrations and actually helps suppress your appetite.
• Vanadium acts just like insulin to remove excess glucose from your bloodstream and push it into your muscles and cells, and most of us just aren't getting enough vanadium from our diets.
• The broiled stems of one Prickly Pear Cactus species (Opuntia streptacantha) seem to lower blood sugar levels in people who have type 2 diabetes.
• Apple cider vinegar : Some preliminary research suggests that vinegar (both apple cider vinegar and other types) may benefit people with diabetes.
• Ivy Gourd supports healthy blood sugar by acting like natural insulin in your body.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.