Diabetes is
referred to as ‘Diabetes Mellifluous’ in medical sciences. It falls in the
category of metabolic disease and is caused when a person suffers from the
problem of high blood sugar levels in his/her body. The main reason of diabetes
is that either pancreas is not able to produce enough amount of insulin to
control the blood sugar levels, or the insulin produced by the pancreas is not
properly responded by the cells.
There can be
3 major types of diabetes mellitus:
- Type 1 is a kind of
diabetes mellitus when the body is unable to generate insulin and has to
be dependent on insulin, injected from outside. This type of diabetes
occurs generally in teenage or during the ages when a person is about to
enter his 40s.
- Type 2 is a kind of
diabetes where insulin is produced in adequate quantity by the pancreas,
but that quantity is not absorbed properly by the cells of the body,
resulting in high levels of blood sugar level.
- Type 3 is gestational
type, which occurs in pregnant women without any previous diagnosis of the
disease.
Symptoms
- Sudden rise in blood sugar levels
- Increased urination
- Increased thirst
- Gradual loss in weight
- Felling hungry most of the time
- Skin related problems, such as
itching, dry skin, etc.
- Slow healing of wounds and abrasions
- Body becomes susceptible to fungal and yeast
infections
- Fatigue and irritation
- Blurred vision
- Tingling sensation or numbness
- Presence of ketones in urine
- Raised blood pressure
Home
Remedies for Diabetes
1. Jambul
Leaves and
berries of jambul plant help to keep blood-sugar levels in control. Having it
in your daily diet can make pancreas more efficacious, which, in turn, will
benefit the diabetic patients.
2. Bitter
Gourd
Having a
glass full of bitter gourd juice in the morning and that too empty stomach will
help you in maintaining a proper glucose levels in your body, over a period of
few months. It will be really bitter when you drink it, but very benefitting.
3.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is
another helpful herb that aims at controlling diabetes mellitus in your body.
Soak fenugreek seeds in water. Leave them overnight. Consume them the next
morning, prior eating or drinking anything else. You can also add powdered
fenugreek in your milk and have it every day for treating diabetes.
4. Guavas
Guavas are
rich in vitamin C, and at the same time, they are highly fibrous. One can
maintain a healthy glucose level by having a guava every day.
5. Mango
Leaves
Soak mango
leaves for overnight in water and consume them the next morning on an empty
stomach. You can also consume them in powdered form. Dry mangos leaves
and make a powder out of them and store it. Consume this powder with water,
twice daily, for effective results.
6.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is
another ingredient that is bliss for patients, suffering from diabetes
mellitus. Mix 4 teaspoons of cinnamon powder with water and boil it on low
flame. Consume this extract every day for controlling and maintaining healthy
blood glucose levels in your body.
7. Aloe
Vera
Aloe vera
has already proved its consistency in being beneficial in a lot of body
ailments as a home remedy, and diabetes is not an exception. Take equal
quantities of aloe vera juice, turmeric, and bay leaf, and mix them
together. Have this mix every day before the meal as it will help in keeping
the blood glucose levels in control.
8. Water
Water helps
to mobilize sugar levels of the body and also maintains a healthy glucose level
inside the body. Studies have exposed that consuming 2.5 liters of water a day
have shown drastic improvement in the condition of people, suffering from
diabetes mellitus.
9.
Sunlight
Sunlight is
the best natural source of vitamin D, which is really essential in controlling
blood glucose levels inside the body. Expose yourself to sunlight early in the
morning to have some sunlight that will keep the problem at bay and will keep
you healthy.
10.
Indian Gooseberry
Indian
gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and help pancreas to produce optimum
quantities of insulin to maintain a healthy blood glucose level. Take two
teaspoons of amla juice and consume it with water every morning, on an empty
stomach, to keep the problem at bay.
11. Fig
Leaves
Fig leaves
are said to possess anti-diabetic properties for they are used in effective
treatment of the disease. You can consume them by boiling in water and having
it like tea. You can even chew them empty stomach, early in the morning, to
treat the problem.
12. Grape
Seed Extract
Grape seeds
are rich in vitamin E, flavonoids, linoleic acid, and they have been proven to
cure the problem of diabetes. A person can consume 300 mg capsule, having grounded
grape seed extract, to treat and cure the disease.
13.
Garlic
Garlic is
already known for its properties to lower down the levels of cholesterol in the
body, but it also keeps diabetes at bay. Garlic has a chemical,
called allicin, which is known to have hypoglycemic effects.
14. Neem
Neem has got
both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, and it is found to be efficient
enough in reducing the insulin requirements of the body by 50 percent.
15. Jamun
Although,
jamun is not available throughout the year, but consuming it during the season
can be really beneficial in keeping diabetes at bay. It is advised to consume
at least 100 grams of this incredible fruit every day in the season, to cure
the problem.
Homeopathic
Medications for Diabetes
- Uranium nitrate: This one is
effective against symptoms, such as frequent urination as it controls
urination to 3 times the existing value. Besides, it also controls the
blood sugar levels and lessens the quantity of sugar in the urine.
- Phosphoric acid: Useful against
symptoms, such as milky urine with high sugar levels in it. Other symptoms
include unquenched thirst and loss of appetite. This one is also effective
when there are larger amounts of phosphate deposits in urine.
- Phosphorus: This one is
recommended for patients having dark and watery stool, excessively dry
mouth and throat and increased blood sugar levels.
Preventive
Measures
- Get involved into physical activities.
Exercise will certainly help you in reducing weight and will also help you
in lowering your blood sugar levels.
- Increase the quantity of fibers in
your diet as fibers control the levels of blood sugar levels and also
prevent your body from heart diseases.
- Consume foods that are made up of
whole grains.
- Quit awful habits, such as smoking and
consuming alcohol. (However, moderate amounts may even help in curing the
type 2 diabetes mellitus).
- Skip sugary drinks, rather choose
coffee, tea, or even water.
- Go for healthy fats over unhealthy
ones, such as vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
- Avoid meat and other processed
non-vegetarian foods, rather go for poultry or fish.