Home Remedies To Follow To Treat Diabetes
Have you noticed a sudden change in your weight recently? You might be eating a lot and still losing weight or might be eating nothing and still gaining excessive weight. Sudden fatigue and nausea along with the sores that are not healing. All these are the symptoms of diabetes. It is not merely a disease but a root cause of many more. This can be a life-threatening disease if proper care is not taken. In males, it can also cause erectile dysfunction and if not treated on time, it will lead to impotency. We are not scaring you but this is the truth. You should always keep your blood sugar levels in check even if you don’t have a family history of it. There are chances that you might get diabetes due to a sedentary lifestyle which leads to high blood pressure and cholesterol issues too. If you keep your weight in check and have regular exercise there are high chances to avoid this disease. If your body is not healthy enough to resist insulin or to produce it you need to take injections that will lead to more severe conditions.
There are times when people even go into a diabetic coma or get seizures. It used to be an issue that was faced by people over the ’40s in earlier times, but with the unhealthy lifestyle of today’s generation, this is very common in people in their teens too. You need to start making small changes today for a better future and life. Here are the remedies that you could follow to maintain your blood sugar level.
Sweat it out:
The major reason for diabetes nowadays is being obese. Obesity is a house of many health issues and to overcome them, you must exercise regularly. Your exercise regime might include any sort of physical exercise it could be dance, Zumba, walking, running or anything that involves your body to shake a little bit. It is very important to lose weight if you want to increase your insulin sensitivity. When your cells are vulnerable it decreases your insulin sensitivity which in turn makes you a diabetic patient. Regular exercise also helps your muscles to pick up sugars from your blood and this eventually reduces your blood sugar levels. If you are a type 2 diabetes patient then it is a very compulsory point for you.
Aloe vera:
In many of our articles, we have mentioned aloe vera as a solution to the issue. It is also beneficial in Diabetes. The juice or the gel of aloe vera has a laxative effect, however, to have the best effects try using the natural aloe vera plant instead of the over the counter medicines available including this as a key ingredient. Its inflammatory properties are very good when it comes to controlling your sugar not just your sugar but its regular intake will also help in increasing your metabolism and losing weight.
Mango leaves:
Mango leaves are very effective in treating diabetes but the leaves have to be fresh, the older leaves would have lost its properties and hence would be less effective. To use it as a remedy you need to wash it first and then sun dry them. Once the leaves are dried you can make their powder and consume it with lukewarm water twice a day. You can also boil some fresh mango leaves with a glass of water and leave the mixture to cool down overnight and drink this as the first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. With its regular use, you can see the results within 15 days.
Intake Vitamin D:
According to the latest research, it has been observed that vitamin D levels also help in healing your insulin resistance. It plays a very important role in the production of insulin in your body and hence will have a good effect on your health. If you consume it on a regular basis it is very helpful in treating type 2 diabetes.
The two ways you can consume it is either by exposing yourself to direct sunlight for over 30 minutes but one thing to keep in mind is that the sunlight should be of the morning not between 12-4. The first sunlight or the one when the sun rises is considered to be the most effective one.
Another way to consume Vitamin D is to take your diet in such a manner that it includes vitamin D rich foods, for example, you can take orange juice, soya milk, lemons and other products that are known for their vitamin D quality.
Consume water:
Consuming water is considered to be one of the best remedies for most of the issues. It is also known for losing weight. People with diabetes are always at a risk of dehydration as the kidneys are not able to soak the water as much as they should be doing it. Hence the higher level of blood glucose in your bodies would make you drink more water and this would also help in flushing out the bacteria and healing your body from within. It is advisable to consume at least 3 liters of water per day to treat your diabetes.
Bitter gourd:
Bitter gourd is rich in insulin polypeptide which helps in reducing hyperglycemia- a condition when you have higher diabetes. In this condition, your blood sugar level increases and you start gaining excessive weight. Bitter gourd has two important compounds known as Charatin and Momordicin. You can either use it as a vegetable and consume it once a week or can make its juice and have one small glass of it every day on an empty stomach. With its regular usage, you can see the effect on your body and blood sugar levels.
Controlling your blood sugar becomes very important if you get it at a very small age because you have a whole life in front of you. Ensure to get your regular checkups with your doctor before trying any new remedy because everybody is different and you might have some allergies to the remedies that we provided you. If you are a diabetic patient then it is a serious alarm for you and you should start acting on it as soon as possible.
