Thursday, August 14, 2008

Diabetes -- Some Home Made Remedies

Diabetes is of two types -- Type 1 (insulin dependent) and Type 2 ( non-insulin dependent). Type 1 Diabetes generally occurs at a very young age. Persons suffering from Type 1 Diabetes have to take regular doses of insulin. Type 2 Diabetes is mostly seen in adults, particularly in those who are overweight and above the age of forty. These patients can control their blood sugar levels by regular exercise and a proper diet. The following are some home made remedies for Diabetes:

(a) Cinnamon is a very good remedy for Diabetes. Take one teaspoon of cinnamon and boil in a cup of water. Drink the mixture daily. It helps to reduce your blood sugar level.

(b) The best natural remedy for diabetes is bitter gourd. Bitter gourd juice should be taken in the morning, in empty stomach. For best results, it should be taken twice
daily.

(c) Boil some mango leaves in a glass of water and keep it for the night. Drink the liquid in the morning.

(d) Fresh curry leaves may be taken twice a day. It reduces blood sugar levels.

(e) Every morning, eat almonds soaked in water.

(f) Turmeric powder is very useful to control blood sugar. It can be added to your food.

(g) Another important home remedy for Diabetes is soybeans. It should be a part of your regular diet.

(h) Eat plenty of cucumber and tomatoes.

(i) Have regular exercise.

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