Diabetes is a modern age plague which attacks you irrespective of age or socio-economic spectrum. Genetic disorders, unhealthy lifestyles, extreme stress leads to diabetes. There are 2 types of diabetes- type 1 and type 2. In either case, the body does not produce sufficient insulin or is unable to utilize it properly. As a result, your blood sugar level keeps rising alarmingly. This causes a myriad of health conditions. Since diabetes cannot be cured, the only choice left with the patients is to continually monitor their blood sugar level and keep it low and try restoring increased insulin production.
This can be done with various natural remedies and dietary changes. Here are 15 different ways to naturally control your diabetes levels.
Hibiscus leaves contain Ferulic acid which enables insulin to work properly and help get rid of extra glucose from the blood. Also known as a Confederate rose; tea made from hibiscus leaves help to reduce blood sugar.
Ways to prepare it: take a handful of hibiscus leaves and wash them properly and then blend them with water until smooth. In a separate glass take 1tbsp of this smooth mash and mix it with water and set aside overnight. Drink this concoction first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for at least 8 days religiously.
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Okra or lady finger as it’s called in all the southern countries where it’s indigenously grown is considered a “superfood”. It has great fibre content and works wonders for lowering blood sugar levels as well.
Ways to consume: Cut the okra in pieces and then prepare rice in boiling water. Once done, drain the starch water and keep it in a separate container. Put the cut okra in the rice water and keep it for a night. Next day squeeze the okra in the rice water and drink the potion twice a day.
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White radish which is commonly known as Daikon radish (it’s Japanese name) is a natural blood sugar reducer. Eating white radish regularly will unleash a great many health benefits and is a good source of Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and C
How to eat it: make a salad out of it. Cut the radish into thin long strips, add carrots and ginger strips, mix it and eat it fresh daily.
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Throughout Asia, betel leaves are consumed after a meal in and has a positive effect on glucose levels.
How to eat it: leaves could be chewed fresh or if you cannot handle the pungent taste then make a smoothie with other green leafy vegetables. Add some raw honey to counter the bitterness.
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Raw honey is a natural sugar substitute which diabetic patients usually incorporate into their diet. A study found that Honey cuts the glucose level and benefits blood lipids. It also aids in weight loss. Adding cinnamon to raw honey cleans the system from bad cholesterol and reduces the blood sugar levels. However, as Honey is also a type of sugar consult with your doctor before consuming it.
How to take Honey and Cinnamon: first we need to boil the cinnamon sticks. Now add 1 tbsp of honey in this cinnamon water and drink this mixture daily.
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Yoghurt has probiotics which is known to work wonders in our intestines and release healthy hormones in our systems. Yoghurt improves metabolism and might reduce the blood sugar levels too.
How to intake: Take 2 tbsp of raw natural honey and add it to a bowl of plain yoghurt and mix. You can then have this tasty yoghurt mix daily on an empty stomach or as breakfast.
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Dried spearmint and peppermint leaves have a positive effect on people with high blood sugar levels. Adding these ingredients in your regular diet would obviously attack your diabetes for sure.
To consume: take a small bowl of mint powder and add 2 tbsp of raw honey and mix till it’s a thick paste. Now take 1tbsp of this paste and mix it in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it daily on an empty stomach.
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Green or unripe bananas have pectins which reduce the rise in blood sugar levels right after you have had a heavy meal. Consumption of green banana juice is very beneficial for a diabetic person.
How to prepare: Take a green or unripe banana, peel it and slice it. Now put the slices in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain the water and blend the slices. You can add cold water to make it a smooth mixture. This drink must be consumed daily on an empty stomach or immediately after a meal.
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For a diabetic person, there is a useful Ayurvedic mixture which can easily prepared at home and be used to reduce the sugar level down at all times. The ingredients are Coriander seeds, fennel seeds fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, and turmeric powder.
How to prepare: you need 1tsp of each choice of seeds and turmeric for this mixture. In a heated pan dry roast fenugreek seeds for 2 minutes and then set aside for cooling. Repeat the process with cumin, fennel and coriander seeds too. Grind all these seeds together with the turmeric powder. Now keep this powdered mixture and store it separately in a container. Now, every morning after breakfast and dinner, take 1 tsp of this powder and mix in a glass of water and drink it. One must also keep checking the blood glucose levels and insulin levels after every 3 days.
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Ginseng root has characteristics which can reduce blood sugar levels naturally in a diabetic patient, so daily consumption may mean a drop in glucose levels.
How to consume: Cut the ginseng root into thin slices. Add boiling water on to the slices and let it soak for 5 minutes. Now remove the roots and add more water and drink it daily. In fact, try getting ginseng tea bags and drink it daily for faster effects.
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Everyone knows ginger to be a great cold remedy but did you know it also has an ability to reduce blood sugar levels? Ginger is considered a superfood as it can reduce up to 35% blood sugar levels and increase the insulin production by 10%.
How to prepare: Take ginger root and peel it. Slice it thinly and soak it in boiling water. You can add raw honey for sweetness but that’s optional. Drink this ginger tea daily.
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Curry powder has the power to reduce blood sugar levels but adding garlic makes it super effective. A bowl of garlic chicken curry is beneficial for diabetic patients.
How to prepare: first make the curry sauce using this recipe. Try eating this dish on a regular basis.
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Once diagnosed with diabetes its best to stick with a well-regulated diet in a disciplined manner to control blood sugar levels and keep the production of insulin well regulated. Incorporating a lot of greens in your daily diet reduces glucose levels and boosts insulin production getting it back on track. Add up a lot of greens such as broccoli and spinach in your diet.
How to consume: take 1 cup frozen broccoli and add with 1.5 cup frozen pineapples, 1 whole peeled banana, 1 cup fresh spinach and add unsweetened milk or almond milk. Blend all the ingredients into a smoothie and drink on.
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This drink is especially beneficial for type 2 diabetes patients. They can notice the drop in glucose levels after consuming this Aloe Vera drink.
How to prepare: wash aloe Vera leaf and squeeze its juice and gel into a jar. Add water to dissolve the gel. Now to cut the bitter taste, add some raw honey or lemon juice and consume the mixture daily.
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The best and the greatest way to effectively reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients is the consumption of Flaxseed.
How to consume: one way is to add flax seed to your normal dishes and meals. The second effective way is to grind flaxseed, cinnamon powder and hot water. Let the mixture sit for about 8 minutes. You can add raw honey for taste and drink it daily.
Before any natural remedy always consult your doctor and don’t stop your medication as these natural remedies help you manage and control your disease better. They aren’t a cure.
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