15 Natural Ways for Effective Diabetes Control

11Ginger tea

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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12Curry and Garlic

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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13Broccoli and other greens

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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14Aloe Vera drink

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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15Flaxseeds tea

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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