15 Natural Ways for Effective Diabetes Control

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.

1Hibiscus leaves

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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2Okra + rice water drink

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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3White radish

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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4Betel leaf

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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5Raw honey + cinnamon

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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