There are about 23.6 million people in the US alone that are suffering from diabetes. Furthermore, there are six million more Americans who are unaware that they even have diabetes. This disease affects the endocrine system in the body, which affects blood sugar levels due to inadequate metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein. The pancreas is unable to produce insulin or if it does it is insufficient or defective, and this results in an individual to suffer from diabetes. The purpose of insulin is to transport sugar or glucose to cells in the entire body so that is can be used as energy. Otherwise the glucose is stored as glycogen and consumed when needed. However, when there is a reduction in insulin in the body, the body's cell have no energy and this leads to a condition called hyperglycemia. Excessive thirst and eating, or urinating often are some symptoms of diabetes. Other symptoms include weight loss and fatigue.
Diabetes is classified into three groups, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes or juvenile diabetes, occurs before the age of thirty and is not easy to control. Type 2 diabetes occurs in adults over the age of thirty and is the most common form. This type of diabetes is controlled by medicine. Gestational or type 3 diabetes occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears after the delivery of the baby.
Diabetes is a chronic disease, so medication will have to be taken for the rest of your life. However, here are some home remedies for diabetes. It will not cure it, but it will help bring your blood glucose level under control and help control your symptoms.
Citrus fruit especially grapefruit, will help control diabetes. You can either eat the flesh or make a juice out of it.
Apple cider vinegar will help control your diabetes and clear up any infections. Drink two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily.
Make fenugreek water by soaking a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a glass of water overnight. Drink the water in the morning and eat the seeds. This will control any fluctuation of your blood glucose levels.
Another excellent home remedy is amla or Indian gooseberry. This fruit is high in vitamin C. Mix one tablespoon of gooseberry juice with bitter gourd juice and drink this mixture for two months.
Cinnamon water can also help control diabetes. Take three tablespoons of cinnamon powder and mix it to a liter of water. Boil it for a few minutes then simmer for twenty minutes. Strain the liquid and drink it everyday.
In 8 oz of water add 15 mango leave and boil. Let the water stand overnight. Strain and drink in the morning.This article has been viewed 17 time(s).
Article Submitted On: May 20, 2011
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