It is estimated that nearly 30 million people in the USA alone have diabetes – which is caused by the pancreas either not producing insulin at all (type 1 diabetes) or not producing enough of it to keep up with the body’s demands (type 2 diabetes).
This disease can lead to serious problems: It is the number one cause of kidney failure in the United States, as well as the number one cause of non-traumatic amputations.
Unfortunately, many of the medications that mainstream medicine is now using can have serious side effects and do not always seem effective at preventing the serious complications that can arise from this disease.
You can go a long way towards protecting yourself against the risk of diabetes by eating healthy to maintain a safe weight and exercising to maintain a healthy glycemic index. For diabetic patients, keeping blood sugars at safe levels will help prevent complications.
Here are 4 traditional natural remedies that have been found by scientific research to give support for this health condition:
1. Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)
Nigella sativa, also known as black seed, has been valued for its medicinal properties for around 2,000 years. It has been shown that some of the active compounds in black seed can have an anti-diabetic effect. In order to take advantage of this, use the oil made from the seeds and use it in water or a juice daily to help modulate the effects of diabetes.
2. Cinnamon
This is perhaps one of the best-known (and widely-researched) natural remedies for diabetes. Research has found that bioactive ingredients in this popular spice are able to mimic the action of insulin. In other words, they make it easier for glucose to travel from the bloodstream to the cells (where they are needed for energy). This in turn helps prevent high blood sugar and all the problems that can go with it.
3. Grape Seed Extract
Many people are not aware of this, but the liver (like the pancreas) plays a big role in regulating blood sugar levels and keeping them in a range that is safe for the body! Grape seed extract can help because it is able to protect and rejuvenate liver tissue and support healthy liver function. This is a very important factor to consider for diabetics.
4. Bitter Melon
Bitter melon (depicted in the image), also known as balsam pear, bitter gourd, or karela, is a popular Indian remedy for diabetes and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for this and many other conditions. It is thought that compounds in bitter melon mimic the action of insulin in the body and can help with natural blood sugar regulation and control.
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