Diabetes is an illness. It is an extremely bad health condition. The problem is caused by the decreased level of insulin in the body. There are various ways of managing diabetes. Insulin is an essential hormone of the body. It is required to stimulate the body cells so the level of glucose in the blood stream can be maintained and energy can be produced. At the same time insulin triggers growth, helps in cell production and assist in DNA synthesis.
There are 3 main types of diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by loss of insulin production by pancreatic cells. The prime cause behind this inefficiency of the body to produce insulin is still not clearly known. Diabetes type 1 generally onsets in childhood. However it can attack the person at any age that ranges from few months to adult age.
The diabetic body rejects the insulin producing cells by forming antibodies against them. The symptoms of this type of diabetes are
• Excessive urination
• Sudden weight loss
• Dehydration
This type of diabetes accounts for around 10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by increased level of glucose or sugar in blood. This form of diabetes is the outcome of insufficient amount of insulin and the ineffectiveness of the provided insulin for maintaining the level of sugar in blood within normal range. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the obesity, unhealthy lifestyle, alcohol abuse and lack of exercise.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
As implied, this type of diabetes is usually diagnosed with pregnant women and their babies. This can be caused by several factors like genetic traits and again, obesity. And since this is developed during the course of pregnancy, use of prescribed medication is often avoided to keep the child inside the womb healthy. Most of the time, the mother is only asked by the doctor to again watch her diet throughout and after the pregnancy.
Diabetes Symptoms
1. Tiredness and fatigue
2. Dry and itchy skin
3. Excessive and unquenchable thirst
4. Excessive hunger specially soon after eating
5. Vomiting and nausea
6. Unusual weight loss without even trying for it
7. Excessive urination, one has to visit restroom after each hour
8. Slow healing wounds and cuts
9. Recurrent infections
10. Itches in groin or vaginal area
11. Blurriness in vision
12. Recurrent vaginal infection especially yeast infection
Natural Cures for Diabetes
Adopting natural cures Diabetes can be brought under control occasionally demanding medical intervention. Researches have revealed that the natural cures are more effective in curing Type 2 Diabetes than the Type 1.
1. Butter-beans..You need a good fibre intake, such as beans and lentils, Brown rice, coarse wheat flour, leafy vegetables are rich in fiber and so they must occupy the major part in the daily food
2. Food rich in carbohydrates and fats must be totally avoided.
3. Turkey…High in protein, hailed as a super food, it is super-sustaining and low fat-especially in the saturated fat that raises cholesterol.
4. Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C and anti oxidants. These help in improving the body immunity system. But fruits with high carbohydrate content may be avoided.
5. Low-Salt Peanut Butter…A study found that women who frequently eat nut products had more healthy levels of blood fats which diabetics need to keep under control.
6. Cinnamon…Research suggests that cinnamon helps control blood sugar by decreasing the insulin required. Another study showed that it can reduce diabetics’ heart disease risk.
7. Taking bitter melon juice twice a day in empty stomach reduces blood sugar levels, as these are high sources of insulin.
8. Bran Flakes With No-Added Sugar..Great for weight loss, high in fibre, very filling and low-GI too, highly recommended.
9. Studies have revealed that garlic and onion when eaten raw reduced the blood sugar levels.
10. Pure Fruit Spread…Lower in sugar than jam, and high in antioxidant-rich fruits. This will protect the artery walls and lower heart risk.
11. Extract of Banaba herbs and plants help a lot in beating the war of Diabetes. Popularly known as the plant insulin it is a good natural cure of the disease.
12. Halibut..White fish is high in magnesium, so up your intake of it. Studies have shown that low magnesium levels in your body will increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
13. Cold Cooked Potatoes…Yes, they actually contain a substance called resistant starch. Not only does this have the GI-lowering effects of fibre, but also increases the body’s response to insulin.
14. Tea…Yes, our faithful cuppa contains theaflavins and thearubigins, which mimic the action of insulin, helping to control blood sugar.
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