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Diabetes Home Remedy

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious illness where there is a persistently high glucose level in the bloodstream. Glucose (blood sugar) is the primary source of energy for the cells in our body, and diabetes occurs when the glucose level is not regulated properly by the hormone known as insulin.

Common symptoms of diabetes include:

frequent trips to the bathroom
unquenchable thirst
weight loss
fatigue and weakness
numbness or tingling sensation in the hands, feet or legs
blurred vision
dry or itchy skin
frequent infections or cuts and bruises that take a long time to heal

When these signs are associated with diabetes, they are the result of high glucose levels in the body. If you notice any of the above signs, schedule an appointment with your family doctor. Blood tests will be able to tell you if you have reason to be concerned about a diagnosis of diabetes.

Causes of Diabetes

There are two common types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce any insulin on its own. Type 1 diabetes has often been considered a childhood problem, but it can also develop in adults. This form of diabetes requires regular insulin injections for survival, and there is currently no known cure.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when there is an insulin deficiency. This type of diabetes can often be managed with regular exercise and a proper diet.

Thus far, medical scientists have been unable to pinpoint the exact causes of diabetes. However, there are certain factors which may increase the risk of developing diabetes, and therefore an individual must try to overcome them. The most common causes are:

obesity
smoking
having a family history of diabetes
eating an unbalanced diet
regularly consuming too much sugar, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
emotional stress
age
certain virus infections such as the Coxsackie B virus

Home Remedies for the Treatment of Diabetes

Diabetes Home Remedy Using Apple Cider Vinegar

The nutritional components of Apple Cider Vinegar help control the rise in blood sugar levels when you eat a meal.

Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and add a pinch of salt to it.
Mix it in a glass of water.
Drink this before every large meal.

Diabetes Home Remedy Using Flaxseed Oil

Supplements containing essential fatty acids, such as Flaxseed Oil, can help repair the cellular damage caused by a lifetime of high sugar consumption.

Combine 4 oz. of cottage cheese with 1.5 oz. of flax seed oil and 1 oz. of milk into a blender.
Add honey or fresh fruits to add sweetness.
Blend this mixture and drink daily each morning.

Diabetes Herbal Remedy Using Alfalfa

Rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, Alfalfa makes an amazing herbal remedy to lower blood sugar levels.

Take one teaspoon of Alfalfa seeds and sprinkle them on every meal you eat.
Alfalfa capsules can also be taken following the directions on the package.

Herbal Remedy for Diabetes Using Cinnamon

Research has shown that small doses of Cinnamon can be beneficial in treating Type 2 Diabetes, since it can reduce blood sugar levels while simultaneously increasing the body's natural production of insulin.

Take half a teaspoon of Cinnamon powder each morning.
Repeat this for 40 days.

The Cinnamon powder can be consumed in a number of ways:

Sprinkle cinnamon into your coffee.
Add a cinnamon stick to your favorite herbal tea.
Mix cinnamon powder into unsweetened applesauce.
Add cinnamon powder to your cereal or oatmeal.

NOTE: If you are taking medication to control blood sugar levels, any regular consumption of cinnamon should only be taken after consulting with your doctor.

Natural Remedy for Diabetes Using Whole Foods

Whole foods such as fruits,vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, and seeds are rich in fiber and other nutritional factors that help stabilize blood sugar levels.

Eat at least five fruits every day. Fruits like banana, blackberry, blueberries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, pomegranate juice, granny smith apples, kiwi fruits, and citrus fruits are highly recommended.
Try to eat every color from whole foods each day to control high blood sugar levels. Excellent vegetables include artichoke, black beans, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, onion, radish, string beans, tomatos, spinach, squash, turnip, and brown rice.

Using Exercise as a Home Remedy for Diabetes

Obesity is one of the main causes of diabetes. Most people with Type 2 diabetes are 30 to 60 pounds overweight. For them only losing this excessive weight can control their Diabetes. Muscle building and weight training can play an important role in Diabetes control. Having more muscle and less fat reduces the insulin intake requirement.

Taking a brisk walk for about 45 minutes each to 1 hour each day helps normalize body weight. It can also help correct insulin resistance which is the main problem in Type 2 diabetes.
10 to 40 minutes of Yoga each day can help to relieve stress, which is a contributing factor for Type 2 diabetes.

If you exercise everyday and are taking insulin injections, you should monitor your blood sugar level closely since exercise may allow you to cut down your insulin by 30 to 50 percent.

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Reader Comments

Posted by shispal singh rawat on Mar 14 2010 15:32:27

read ur food tips and from next day onwards i will follow them and change my food habits hope it works

Posted by Courtney on Mar 11 2010 02:36:05

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Posted by muthoni on Mar 03 2010 07:59:31

I would like to buy this exciting book. But in the internet our country is not in the list. I would like to learn more am 43years and diabetic and also my Mum too. Am still a child bearing mum as I would like to have more children but with the risk I would like to learn more.

Posted by muthoni on Mar 03 2010 07:57:10

I would like to buy this exciting book. But in the internet our country(Kenya) is not in the list. I would like to learn more am 43years and diabetic and also my Mum too. Am still a child bearing mum as I would like to have more children but with the risk I would like to learn more.

Posted by charlotte rodrigues on Feb 26 2010 03:45:53

I have been suffering from type 2 diabetes since menopause and was on diet, exercise and tabs. Last year I had fruit (papaya) poison and landed in the hospital with diebtes shooting up to 300. Since then I have been on insulin and glimy 4 twice a day with bp tabs with no results except it just does not go high and carbuncles on my back, a few on the abdomen, and arms. I do have sleeplessness alternate days, feel hungry, tired and knee pains after 15 minutes walk. My age is 58. Whats the best remedy?

Posted by scott grammatico on Feb 20 2010 15:49:12

i appear to now have type 2 diabetes,i hve been treating myself solely with 1000mg capsules of cinnamon it has helped but not eliminated my high numbers.i seem to have numbers in the 200's even when i am not eating poorly.will excercise such as swimming laps return my numbers to a more normal level. i really do not want to take any meds.

Posted by walt on Feb 20 2010 14:37:26

Alternative solutions should be matched with standardized testing..Be sure as a diabetic you know your Hemoglobin A1c score , cholestrol and triglyceride blood levels.Your doctor should order that bloodwork for you.. The A1c score rates the amount of glucose in your blood average for the prior 90 days.. thats the gauge of your level of glucose control. Also test yourself daily with a glucose meter so you know what effects foods have on your blood counts.. I prefer the one touch ultrasmart becaus eit can show me my weekly monthly and 90 day averages..that keeps me in charge of teh ailment ..not the ailment in charge of me... do you hear me folks ?? get busy babe. We all need to be a PRO at DIABETES control.. you can train yourslef like i did.

Posted by walt on Feb 20 2010 14:24:47

Ive been a Diabetic since 1993. I was type 2 then went to type 1 insulin.. I made up my mind to stop it in its tracks. I have a gym in my basement I work out everyday strength training and cardio. (lean muscle) burns more fat. After a few months of exercise and eliminating empty calories in snacks , no junk food etc I DROPPED 55 POUNDS. My hemoglobin A1c score is 5.7 which is excellent..NO MORE INSULLIN and got off some other meds as well I only take metformin now and vitamin supplements.. EXERCISE is like a pill. learn to count your carbs in every meal. after a while you will retain the information and work out daily like an automatic pilot without effort..Im 51 years of age weigh 172 and have a 8 pack of abs and Im Ripped... God be Praised ! You can do it..get your mind right !!

Posted by Lino Durante on Feb 02 2010 00:29:44

You mentioned to eat five fruit a day and in your list you included : figs, bananas,bluberries etc. aren't these fruits high in sugar? Also I love Pasta. Would a small quantity hurt a diabetic?

Posted by Pankaj on Jan 24 2010 02:16:46

For diabetes take 1tsp tumeric powder 1tsp gooseberry powder (AMLA) 1tsp fenugeek seed on empty stomache evey morning

Posted by razi ghazali on Jan 23 2010 13:55:36

CINNAMON IS KING. I TAKE A TEASPOONFUL IN THE MORNING ON AN EMPTY STOMACH AND BEFORE GOING TO BED. MY SEVEN BLOOD SUGAR HOUR COUNT IS NOW BETWEEN 95 AND 105 AND I CHEAT ONCE IN A WHILE ALSO AS HAVE A SWEET TOOTH. COUPLED WITH EXERCISE IT S FANTASTIC, EAT ALL YOU WANT.

Posted by Dina on Jan 20 2010 17:56:31

There are many ways to help lower blood sugar levels,However you should check with your Dr.,Pharmatist, or Herbalist before attempting to take something if you are on Medicines prescribed or otc.Alisma is one of the best herbs to lower the blood sugar level.But again, speak with a health care provider before taking.

Posted by khatijah on Jan 07 2010 08:18:49

I was told by my doctor that i had diabetes recently...i was shocked for a monement. i was given some medication.Can i take the cinnamon powder. thanks

Posted by steve on Dec 16 2009 08:25:30

I have been a diabetic for over 30 years and have had a difficult time controlling my blood sugars. However, since I have been using vinegar my blood sugars have been much much lower. In fact, for the first time ever my A1c was normal! In spite of my great response, my doctor, an endocrine specialist, dismisses the value of vinegar. I have tried cinnamon in the past but did not experience any appreciable response.

Posted by thiruvelan on Dec 11 2009 09:08:59

Cinnamon for diabetes is believed to control glucose level by nourishing digestive system and effectively support glucose metabolism. http://healthy-ojas.com/diabetes/diabetes-herbs-cinnamon.html

Posted by zahidah on Nov 17 2009 18:00:07

me too i also take black seed oil i noticed a differents in my body but i'm type 2 diabets and i'm new to this site i like all the info here i'm a give it a try

Posted by Hassan on Nov 14 2009 08:10:41

I use black seed oil as remedy for my type 2 diabetes. Anybody knows anythink about this.

Posted by sreedharan on Nov 12 2009 14:01:36

i cant afford to buy the book.is there any other way 4 me to have the book..,tq & tq again

Posted by HomeRemediesWeb on Oct 29 2009 03:14:51

Palitha, the Cinnamon remedy for Diabetes suggests taking one-half teaspoon of Cinnamon each morning for 40 days. You can add it to your coffee or tea, or as a topping for cereal or oatmeal. For more details, please see the remedy listed above on this page.

Posted by palitha wiratunga on Oct 29 2009 02:54:16

if cinomon will cure for diabitics kindly give how much cinomon powder i will take per day

Posted by Mill Sbuchanan on Oct 27 2009 06:34:37

The ONLY treatment for Type 1 Diabetes is Insulin Injections. Insulin is destroyed by stomach acids. and so canNOT be taken by mouth. there are NO Insulin Pills. you need to lose theweight and get theweight down and then it goes awayyou can keep it at bay doing this all the time.

Posted by lisandra on Sep 14 2009 21:56:14

i am puertorrican 38 years old with diabetes since 2002 i wish feel better to my son of 7 who need me but i feel always tired and diferent pain feel every day worst i am under insulyn n 30 unit morning metformin 1000 two times daily also glyburide ;i am feeling under stress with this condition i am scared because in feel different symptoms right now in my arms,legs,back,face,head like tickles and burning please help to improve myself with natural remedies i speak spanish if someone can answer me in spanish i appreciate

Posted by irene angeles on May 16 2009 19:52:17

thank you so much for the knowledge i gained reading your article i will try it and hope to trim down for better management og my glocuse i am 30 yrs old type 2 but because i eat a lot my endo advice mo to take insulin to prevent complication. Thank you and God bless

Posted by ashok kumar on Feb 02 2009 06:25:38

I have been a diabetic of recent origin(2mths to be precisie) and thru the net have arrived at this practise for the present.Take Fenugrrek seeds immersed the previous night in water and drink the water along with eating the seeds on an empty stomach the next morning.Follow it up with breakfast of Oats and it bring ur sugar to the basic level my noon.I need now to test if this effect will last the whole day.As a result i have stopped my daibetic medication of the morning quota.

Posted by Diane on Jan 05 2009 22:13:42

I JUST WANTED TO GIVE YOU THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT VITA-NUTRIENTS I KNOW OF (PER DR. ATKINS) FOR CURING DIABETES... L-GLUTAMINE (1,000 MG) ALPHA LIPOIC ACID (1,000 MG) CHROMIUM PICOLINATE (1,000 MG)

Posted by Anonymous on Dec 29 2008 08:05:21

bitter melon, banaba,gymnema sylvestre, can beat diabetes naturally. The sourse http://www.all-about-beating-diabetes.com/natural-cures-for-diabetes.html

Posted by LURA BURGE on Dec 12 2008 23:27:11

HELLO MY HUSBAND IS A DIABETES, CAN I GIVE HIM FLAX SEED OIL I JUST GOT SOME TODAY 1000MG. HE TAKE FIBER, GINGER, GREEN TEA THEY NEVER HURT HIM THEY HELP HIS BODY, LONG AS HE TAKE IT. SO I WAS READING UP ON THE FLAX SEED. CAN HE TAKE IT? GOD BLESS YOU!! LURA BURGE

Posted by Josephine on Oct 30 2008 09:54:45

I am a diabetes patient\\\\\\\\' I am on Glibenclamide 10mg twice a day and on Metformin Hydrochloride 1000mg three times a day. Question is! Is it advice able for me to take cinnamon powder first follow buy my medication

Posted by Neet on Oct 24 2008 16:36:55

Very helpful tips

Posted by Rai on Oct 06 2008 02:11:17

Trying to find the toxic levels of Cinnamon. My (now) Ex was trying to treat his Diabetes only with Cinnamon - he was packing the powered form into capsules and taking several a day.

Posted by HomeRemediesWeb on Feb 11 2008 00:09:14

One thing to watch out for with the pill-form of Apple Cider Vinegar is that some pills don't actually contain any ACV! Companies often use other weak organic acid salts plus flavoring to make it smell like ACV. For this reason, the liquid form of ACV is usually a safer bet.

Posted by Jeimja on Jan 21 2008 16:43:52

The article mentioned apple cider vinegar ... there are several companies that offer this in pill form, like those reviewed at http://www.nutritionaltree.com/reviews/weight-loss/weight-loss-combinations/vitabase_cider-vinegar-complex.aspx. Does anyone know if the pills are as effective as drinking straight vinegar?

Posted by group benefits on Jan 20 2008 12:17:13

I`ve attended a discourse held by one of the Toronto life insurance companies presenting the possible remedies and solutions for diabetes. The majority of the people voted for the whole foods to be the best remedy and they provided wonderful recipes to encourage people. They regarded the most unendurable symptom the thirst which makes diabetic people to desire the extra cold drinks which can cause flu. It would be so great to have regular meetings with people suffering from diabetes and providing opportunity to do exercises or try the products which are concidered as remedy for this terrible disease.

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