An unhealthy lifestyle can cause many diseases. So it is better to avoid a diet high in fat, salt and refined oil, carbohydrates, smoking, excess consumption of alcohol and high stress levels.
Diabetes is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism characterized by increased fasting and post blood sugar levels.
Studies conducted in India shown that not only is the prevalence of diabetes high but also that it is increasing rapidly in the urban population. It is estimated that there are approximately 33 million adults with diabetes in India.
Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder resulting from either insulin insufficiency or insulin dysfunction.
Patients suffering from diabetes Type II are unable to respond to insulin and can be treated with dietary changes, exercise and medication.
Symptoms for diabetes Type II may include :
- high levels of sugar in the blood;
- unusual thirst;
- frequent urination;
- extreme hunger and loss of weight;
- blurred vision;
- nausea and vomiting;
- extreme weakness and tiredness;
- irritability, mood changes etc.
Natural Treatment for Diabetes Type II :
- Bitter gourd is highly recommended as an alternative treatment for diabetes mellitus. If raw bitter gourd is available, diabetic people can eat it raw, blend it into a juice, or add it to their favorite salads and soups.
- Soak a few seeds (1/4 tsps) of methi in water overnight, In the morning, gulp down the methi along with the water.
- Jamun fruit is considered as an effective medicine for diabetes considering its effect on pancreas. The seeds too can be dried, powdered and had with water twice a day. The leaves of the Jamun tree are useful in reducing the sugar levels. 100 grams of this fruit consumed per day can do wonders to the blood glucose levels.
- Gooseberry/amla juice too cuts the blood sugar levels.
- Neem has anti-diabetic properties as well. It has been found to reduce insulin requirements by up to 50%.
- Basil leaves bring about a significant reduction in the blood glucose level. It is recommended to extract the juice from the Basil leaves and consume it.
- Lady's Finger helps to slow down the absorption of glucose from the intestine. You can soak one lady's finger slit in the middle in a glass of water overnight and consume it on an empty stomach.
- Beans help to slow down the digestion process thereby preventing the rise in blood glucose level.
- Papaya has natural blood sugar controlling capability that helps to control diabetes so it is recommended to consume papaya on a daily basis.
- Cinnamon has beneficial anti-diabetic properties. It is recommended to take half spoon of cinnamon powder everyday.
- Fig leaves can be directly chewed on an empty stomach, or the leaves can be boiled in water and the water can be drunk like tea.
