Diabetes is the body’s inability to convert sugar into energy and has become a big health problem in India. How to control diabetes. How to control sugar level at home. In this article we are discussing some amazing home remedies to control diabetes at home.
Type 1: Diabetes occurs at any age but is most often seen in children and young adults.
Type 2: Diabetes usually affects adults and is also much more common since it accounts for 90-95% of all diabetes.
Cinnamon :
According to research cinnamon is helpful as a supplement in regular diabetes treatment, especially for type 2 diabetic patients. It stimulates insulin activity, which results in breakdown of glucose into energy, that is why is cinnamon is best to lower sugar level.
Use:
Add 3 tablespoons of cinnamon to 1 litre of boiling water. Let it simmer for 20 minutes on a low flame, and then strain the mixture. Have this mixture daily in order to keep your blood glucose levels in control.
Bitter gourd:
Bitter guard isalso known as Bitter melon also known as karela in hindi. Many of you don’t like to eat karela but it is very healthy for diabetics. It owes its efficiency to two key compounds first one is Charatin and second one is momordicin. Both of these aid in the prevention of diabetes and are beneficial for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Use:
Bitter gourd juice may definitely not be your favourite drink for the summer, but it is one of the best home remedies to control diabetes. A glass of bitter gourd juice without seeds is very effective for diabetes patient. Having it in every morning will help to lower the sugar level in your body.
Gooseberry:
The fact that almost all Ayurvedic preparations contain Amla or Gooseberries is not surprising. According to studies and many research says that the polyphenol-rich fruit has properties that protect the body from the oxidative properties of high blood sugar. Other than regulating your blood sugar levels, polyphenol helps prevent cancer & ageing as well.
Use:
Take 2-3 gooseberries and remove the seeds. Grind it into a fine paste
Put the paste in a cloth and strain the juice then mix two tablespoon of the juice in one cup of water and drink it daily on an empty stomach.
Mango leaves:
Mango leaves are a great home remedy to control sugar. They reduce glucose absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, giving them their sugar-lowering (hypoglycemic) properties.
Use:
Boil 15 fresh mango leaves in 1 glass of water leave it overnight. Filter this water and drink it in empty stomach in the morning.
Bay Leaves:
Bay leaves or tej pata has powerful benefits for diabetes, heart health, hair growth and much more. When it comes to treating type 2 diabetes, bay leaves improve insulin function. Studies showed significant reductions about 20-26% in plasma glucose levels for patients who consumed bay leaves for one month.
Use:
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of ground bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric in 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel. Take this mixture two times a day before lunch and dinner this will help you to control sugar level.