According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million Americans have diabetes and by 2020 half of all Americans will suffer from this disease.
Here are some homeremedies for diabetics
Dirnk Water
Drink plenty of water; being dehydrated raises blood sugar levels by making your blood more concentrated. Hydration helps boost energy levels, reduces sugary cravings, and supports metabolism
Bitter Gourd
Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, 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. Thus, bitter gourd is beneficial for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Bitter Gourd juice
Drink some 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.
Also, you can include one dish made of bitter gourd daily in your diet.
Here is few caution for you
1)Don't consume more than two bitter gourd a day, it may cause mild abdominal pain or diarrhea
2)Pregnant women aviod taking too much bitter gourd, because it may lead to preterm labor.
Bitter gourd has so many health benefits in them, i am listing somethem which i refered through google search..
High in Fiber
Twice Potassium than Banana
Twice
Purifies Blood
Helps in Losing Weight
Strengthens Immune Sysytem
High in Beta Carotines, helps in solving eye problems
Anti Cancer Properties
Helps Curing Cholera
Cures Hangover
Respiratory Disorder
Blood Disorders
Bitter Gourd Apple juice
Serves : 2 to 3
Ingredients:
Bitter Gourd -1 large
Green Apple / Red Apple - 1
Ginger - 2 cm piece peeled and chopped
Lemon Juice - 1 tblspn or to taste
Salt or Black Salt - 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
Green Chilli or Black Pepper - 1 small chopped
Cold Water as needed
Method:
Take bitter gourd and wash it well. Cut them in half, scoop out the seeds. Chop it into small pieces.
Take this in a bowl, add in 1 tsp of salt over this and mix really well with your hands. Set this aside for 10 to 15 mins.
Now chop a apple, remove the seeds and set aside.
Now take the bitter gourd and squeeze it in your hands, the juices will come out, discard it.
Take the squeezed bitter gourd in a blender, add in green apple, chilli, ginger and puree smoothly adding some water.
Strain this, add in lemon juice and salt. Mix well.
Add more water if too thick.
Pour it into glasses and serve cold.
Bitter Gourd Cucumber juice
2 large bitter melons
1 medium cucumber
Half a lemon
Both the cucumber and lemon will dilute the strong bitter flavor of the 2 large bitter melons but you will still feel the bitterness of this drink as you chug it down.
If you’re afraid of drinking pure bitter melon juice, this is a good alternative recipe to get your taste buds acquainted to the flavor.
Bitter Gourd Cucumber Apple juice
2 large bitter melons
1 medium cucumber
Half a lemon
1 Fuji apple
If the blood sugar busting diuretic is still too strong for you then try this recipe, it is similar but I’ve added a Fuji apple in there. I love using these types of apples because they are firm and have a lot of juice but limit it to just one because we don’t want to add to much fructose into this drink.
If you prefer to use green apple that’s alright because it’s purpose is only to dilute bitterness and add flavor to this drink.
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.
Coffee or Tea
You might sprinkle cinnamon on that latte or cappuccino when you are out. Why not do the same when you have coffee or tea with milk at home?
Cinnamon Water
Mix one-half to one teaspoon of cinnamon in a cup of warm water. Drink it daily.
Another option is to boil two to four cinnamon sticks in one cup of water and allow it to steep for 20 minutes. Drink this solution daily until you see improvement.
You can also add cinnamon to warm beverages, smoothies and baked goods.
It is recommended to take half spoon of cinnamon powder everyday to get the desired effect. It can also be chewed in its natural form instead of being made into a powder.
Cinnamon Water
Fill a pan with one cup of water and add some cinnamon sticks in it then boil it for at least 20 minutes. Drink this water daily.
Detox Drink will help your body burn fat, lose weight, fight diabetes
Ingredients
1 glass of filtered water (12-16 oz.)
2 Tbsp. Bragg – Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice (Lemon juice helps balance blood sugar and has an alkaline effect on your body helping to regulate ph. )
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 packet White Stevia Powder (or) use raw honey 1 tsp (Stevia is an all natural sweetener made from the stevia plant and it is a great replacement for any artificial sweeteners)
Directions
Blend all ingredients together and drink!
Cinnamon powder and water
Ingredients:
Water – 1 liter
Cinnamon powder – 3 teaspoons
Directions:
Firstly, you take water and allow it to boil for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Then, you add cinnamon powder into this and continue simmering this water for another 20 minutes.
After that, you strain the liquid.
Finally, you drink this water every day.
How to Eat Cinnamon to Lower Blood Sugar
Add cinnamon to your diet gradually. Start with 1g daily and take it gradually throughout the day, rather than taking it all at once. Record your glucose levels and note any changes to discuss with your doctor.
Note:
Do not stop or alter your current diabetes medications without consulting your physician.
Note:
Cinnamon, however, should not be taken in excess because we commonly use Cassia cinnamon (found in most grocery stores) which contains a compound called coumarin. It is a toxic compound that increases the risk of liver damage
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an herb that can also be used to control diabetes, improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels due to its hypoglycaemic activity. It also stimulates the secretion of glucose-dependent insulin. Being high in fiber, it slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and sugars.
Fenugreek Water
Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Drink the water along with the seeds in the morning on an empty stomach.
Follow this remedy without fail for a few months to bring down your glucose level.
Fenugreek Powder
Eat two tablespoons of powdered fenugreek seeds daily with milk.
Note:
No foods or medications should be taken for the next 30 minutes after consuming the water.
This treatment is recommended for 2 – 3 times per week.
You can also add fenugreek seed to cereals and wheat flour and have it regularly.
Fenugreek Tea
Put two spoons of fenugreek leaves in boiling water for ten minutes and ten strain it and drink it.
You can add 1 tablespoon of agave nectar, which is a sugar substitute, to the tea.
This will remove the bitterness from the tea.
You may have this tea twice daily.
This helps in lowering the blood sugar
Dried Fenugreek seeds Water
Take 4 tablespoon dried fenugreek seeds and leaves and pour one cup of water in it.
Steep for 30 minutes and get a tincture of it.
Take half tablespoon of this tincture three times daily.
You also get fenugreek powder or supplements in your local herb store.
But having the seeds as it is far better than taking the supplements.
Note:
Before taking fenugreek you must consult a doctor. He will tell you how much of the seed you need to take regularly. Fenugreek seeds are said to be uterine stimulant. So you must not take it for controlling diabetes when you are pregnant. The seeds also cause diarrhea or stomach upset at times.
Mango Leaves For Diabetes
One of the best natural treatments is to use mango leaves for diabetes.
The benefits of mango leaves for blood sugar have been ascertained after lot of research. The research substantiates that the medicinal properties contribute to the lowering of the blood sugar levels within the body..They can also help improve blood lipid profiles.
Mango Leaves Water 1
Soak 10 to 15 tender mango leaves in a glass of water overnight. In the morning, filter the water and drink it on an empty stomach.
Mango Leaves Water 2
You just need to boil about three or four mango leaves and drink the water.Empty stomach first thing in the morning
Mango Leaves Powder
You can also dry the leaves in the shade and grind them. Eat one-half teaspoon of powdered mango leaves two times daily.
Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are another herbs that not only smells beautiful but also they contains some useful properties due to which you can take a huge advantage such as it contains anti-diabetic properties so including the curry leaves in your diet will surely help in controlling the blood sugar levels. Curry leaves have an outstanding function that it slows down the rate at which starch is broken down to glucose in diabetes.
Chew Curry Leaves
Simply take about 10 to 12 curry leaves and chew them properly daily in the morning on an empty stomach.
If you want to see a desire result then make sure you would have to continue this treatment for three to four months.
Curry leaves are also beneficial for reducing the obesity.
Aloe Vera
The gel present in aloe vera helps in reducing the fasting blood glucose levels. Phytosterols are the chemicals found in aloe vera that have enough anti-hyperglycemic effects useful for type 2 diabetes. You can also make a remedy by combining the aloe vera gel, bay leaves and turmeric that sounds excellent for controlling the blood sugar levels.
Aloe Vera Paste
Take one-half tsp of each of ground bay leaves and turmeric and one tbsp. of aloe vera gel then mix them well together.
Take two doses of this medicine daily, before lunch and dinner.
Green Tea
“We know people with diabetes have problems metabolizing sugar,” says Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, a cardiologist, director of women’s heart health at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and author of Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book. “Insulin comes along to decrease sugar, but with type 2 diabetes, the body isn’t so sensitive to insulin, so blood sugar levels go up. Through a complex biochemical reaction, tea -- especially green tea -- helps sensitize cells so they are better able to metabolize sugar. Green tea is good for people with diabetes because it helps the metabolic system function better.”
green tea can help regulate glucose in the body, helping to prevent or control diabetes.
A 2013 research review published in the Diabetes and Metabolism Journal outlined the potential benefits of tea when it comes to diabetes as well as obesity, which is a risk factor for diabetes. It highlighted a Japanese study that found that people who drank 6 or more cups of green tea a day were 33 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than were people who drank less than a cup of green tea a week. It also reported on Taiwanese research that found that people who drank green tea regularly for more than a decade had smaller waists and a lower body fat composition than those who weren't regular consumers of green tea.
Green Tea Bag
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.
Psyllium husk (Isabgol)
Also known as psyllium husk is often used as a laxative. When isabgol comes in contact with water, it swells to form a gel-like substance. This slows the breakdown and absorption of blood glucose. Isabgol also protects the stomach lining from ulcers and acidity.
Isabgol With Water Or Milk
Dissolve 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 ml) of powdered isabgol into 8 oz (240 ml) of milk or water after every meal. Do this on a regular basis.
When your digestive system processes isabgol, a thick, gel-like substance forms and coats the walls of your intestines. This coating slows down the breakdown and absorption rate of glucose.
Since your body will be absorbing glucose more evenly and slowly, your blood sugar is less likely to spike.
Adding psyllium to a normal diet can significantly lower insulin levels and decrease risk for metabolic syndrome -- a combination of conditions that increase risk for diabetes and heart disease
In obese people, according to a study published in the January 2011 "British Journal of Nutrition." Participants who consumed psyllium supplements for 12 weeks raised their total fiber intake to 55 grams per day and decreased their insulin and cholesterol levels.
A group that switched to a high-fiber diet and supplemented it with psyllium showed an average of 59 grams of fiber intake per day and even greater insulin-lowering benefits.
Taking psyllium along with a meal can help decrease post-meal blood sugar spikes in diabetics by up to 20 percent,
According to Dr. Donal O'Mathuna co-author of the book "Alternative Medicine: The Options, The Claims, The Evidence: How to Choose Wisely." The blood sugar-lowering effect was also demonstrated in non-diabetic people in a study published in the April 2012
"Journal of the American College of Nutrition," in which healthy participants who consumed 4 grams of psyllium with breakfast showed decreased blood sugar levels two hours after the breakfast meal compared to a control group that ate the same meal but did not take psyllium.
Note:
When you have diabetes, you should avoid having isabgol with curds. Due to the imbalances in your body, the isabgol is more likely to cause constipation when taken with curds if you have diabetes..
Neem
Neem has a number of amazing medicinal properties. Neem enhances insulin receptor sensitivity, helps improve blood circulation by dilating the blood vessels, lowers blood glucose levels and reduces one’s dependence on hypoglycaemic drugs.
Neem juice
Drink the juice of the tender shoot of neem leaves on an empty stomach for best results.
Neem leaves powder and water
Ingredients:
Dried neem leaves powder – 2 teaspoons
Water – 1 glass
Directions:
At first, you add this powder into the glass of water.
Next, you stir them well and have this solution.
You should consume this neem water in every morning without or with your empty stomach.
Black Plum or Indian Black Berry ( jamun -Jambul)
Black plum jamun can help a lot in controlling blood sugar level because it contains anthocyanins, ellagic acid, hydrolysable tannins etc.
Each part of the Jambul plant such as the leaves, berry and seeds can be used by those suffering from diabetes. In fact, research has shown that the fruits and seeds of this plant have hypoglycemic effects as they help reduce blood and urine sugar levels rapidly.
The seeds, in particular, contain glycoside jamboline and alkaloid jambosine that regulate control blood sugar levels.
Jamun is rich in vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, and calcium which can assist you in speeding up your immune system. In addition, its seeds are also used to treat diabetes effectively and quickly while the extracts of bark and its leaves are effective in reducing the blood sugar levels and glycosuria or sugar in your urine. Here are some simple and easy remedies to use it for curing this problem.
Jamun powder and water
Ingredients:
1 to 2 teaspoon of jamun powder
1 glass of water
Directions:
At first, you add the water to the jamun powder.
Next, you mix them well and then have this mixture in the morning when your stomach is still empty.
You continue drinking the jamun solution every day.
Jamun leaves
Ingredient:
A few jamun leaves
Directions:
Firstly, you wash these fresh jamun leaves thoroughly.
Then, you put these leaves into your mouth and then chew them.
You repeat the same process daily.
Grape Seed Extract
Grape seeds are a rich source of vitamin E, flavonoids, linoleic acid and oligomeric proanthocyanidins. Recent studies have proved their efficacy in treating diabetes.
Grape Seed Capsules
The grape seeds are ground and placed in capsules; the person can take up to 300mg per day to reduce the blood sugar levels.
Research shows that grape seed extract can help prevent diabetic retinopathy.
The Recommended Dose Of Grape Seed Extract
1 mg per pound of body weight (round your weight up or down to the nearest 50 pounds), in divided doses with meals, for the first week. Then continue with a maintenance dose of half that amount.
For example, if you weigh 210 pounds, take 200 mg a day for the first week, and then continue taking 100 mg a day.
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the small blood vessels in the eye's retina.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is believed to have beneficiary effects such as reducing the cholesterol and triglycerides level in the blood. It also helps to reduce blood sugar level. Cooking all foods with edible olive oil brings about this effect on the long run.
Basil Tulsi
This is a medicinal plant, which is also considered holy by many Indians right from ancient times. It is recommended to extract the juice from the leaves and consume it.
Basil leaf This is a holy plant in India where it is called Tulsi. It is also an adaptogen, one which reduces both fasting and post-meal glucose levels. Holy Basil is high in antioxidants, and is available in tea form (Whole Foods carries Tulsi Tea)
Having high blood sugar is an inflammatory condition, biochemically, and antioxidants are powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients.
Eating Fresh Basil Leaves
A daily habit of eating fresh leaves from the garden after washing has tremendous effects on the body. Basil leaves bring about a significant reduction in the blood glucose level.
Apart from that, this leaf also has anti-stress, anti-asthmatic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, gastric anti-ulcer, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic and immuno-stimulant properties.
Tulsi Tea Recipe
Cooking Time: 10 mins Makes 1.25 cups
Method
Combine the tulsi and 1½ cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Strain the water using a strainer in a deep bowl.
Add the lemon juice and mix well.
Serve warm.
Ginger Tulsi Tea Recipes
Ingredients
Ginger - a one inch piece
Tulsi leaves - 10
Tea powder - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - as needed
Directions:
Crush ginger and tulsi leaves coarsely.
Boil a cup of water in a pan.
Add tea powder and when it starts boiling, add ginger, tulsi and swtich off the stove.
Strain into a cup, add sugar and mix well.
Dried Tulsi Leaves Tea Recipes
Snip approximately ½ cup fresh leaves from the plant. Use scissors to snip the leaves, one-at-a-time. This assures that you don't damage the plant so it can continue to thrive. Then,
_Spread the leaves of the holy basil, or tulsi, out on a baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Bake the leaves on the central rack for 15 minutes. This dries them quickly.
_Stuff the dried leaves in a muslin or cheesecloth pouch. Tie the top of the pouch into a knot.
_Fill a teapot with 2 cups boiling water. Throw the pouch into the hot teapot and cover it. Let it steep for up to 5 minutes. Pour into a cup or mug. Flavor with honey and/or milk or enjoy as is.
Lady's Finger
This most sought out vegetable is rich in soluble fibers. It helps to slow down the absorption of glucose from the intestine.
Lady's Finger Water
Soak one lady's finger slit in the middle in a glass of water overnight and consume it on an empty stomach. Done over a month, it reduces the blood glucose level to a great extent.
Beans
Beans help to slow down the digestion process thereby preventing the rise in blood glucose level. Beans give a feeling of fullness to the stomach and satiety is reached early.
Soy
Soy is a blessing for those having unmanageable chronic diabetes. Soy contains isoflavones that help to reduce blood sugar levels while keeping the body well nourished. It also prevents the accumulation of fat as it gives very little calories. It is ideal for weight reduction program too.
Vinegar
Many may not include vinegar in their regular diet. But this again helps diabetics to reduce the sugar concentration in the blood. Add vinegar to foods that can be palatable with this ingredient.
Two spoons of vinegar before food helps in the reduction of glucose influx.
Papaya
It is recommended to consume papaya on a daily basis as it has natural blood sugar controlling capability that helps to control diabetes by and large. It is also a rich source of vitamin C and anti-oxidants along with carotenes and flavonoids.
Papaya Leaf With Water
papaya leaves is the top choice for you. This remedy can help you to increase the insulin sensitivity.
Ingredients:
10 papaya leaves
8 glasses of water
A pan
Directions:
At first, you pour water in the pan and place this pan on the heat.
Then, you add papaya leaves into the water.
Next, you boil the water for 5 to 7 minutes or until it reduces to a half of its quantity.
After that, you let it cool down for a few minutes.
Finally, you have this water in small doses throughout the day.
You can take this water daily.
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Fruits For Diabetes Patients
DISCLAIMER
The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
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