Diabetes
- August 16, 2019
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Diabetes a very common lifestyle disorder that affects the blood sugar level. Basically, type 1 diabetes is commonly known as an autoimmune condition that destroys the beta cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes is an insulin resistance in which the body is not able to use insulin efficiently. It stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin.
The signs & symptoms that are related to diabetes are frequent urination, increased thirst, weight loss, fatigue, irritability, excess hunger, frequent urination, sores are healed slowly, blurred vision, skin infection, vaginal infections, etc. Nowadays children are also getting affected by this common disease. But earlier it is most commonly seen in people with the age of more than 40 years. For controlling blood sugar level people are taking allopathic medicines and insulin injection. It is not a good way because it doesn’t make your body healthy & creates side-effects. Instead of all these medications, you should use home remedies that are easily available at home.
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1. Bitter Melon
Bitter melon is one of the best herbs that help in controlling the high blood sugar level naturally. Due to its bitter taste, it helps in maintaining insulin secretion, glucose oxidation, & regenerate the islet cells.
How to use:
- Drink 20 ml of fresh juice of bitter melon once daily.
- Make a powder of bitter melon and store it in a container. Take a teaspoonful of this powder with a glass of water on an empty stomach.
2. Fenugreek
Fenugreek seeds are beneficial for controlling type 2 diabetes naturally. These seeds are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, lowers down high blood sugar levels, & causes the absorption of the carbohydrates. The antioxidant nature of this herb removes all toxins out from the body.
How to use:
- Take a teaspoonful of fenugreek seeds in a glass of water soak it overnight. Early in the morning boil this water until remaining half cup. Strain the water & drink this herbal decoction once daily on an empty stomach.
- You can also prepare sprouts of fenugreek seeds & eat it for controlling diabetes naturally.
3. Gurmar
Gurmar contains active components such as gymnemic acid that helps in suppressing the sweetness. The anti-diabetic property of this herb helps in lowering down the high blood sugar levels. This herb is known as “destroyer of sugar”. It stimulates the insulin production in the pancreas & regenerates the insulin-producing islet cells. This herb is considered as the best for treating diabetes at home naturally.
How to use:
- Take a few leaves of Gurmar in two cups of water. Boil it until the remaining half cup. Strain the mixture & drink this herbal tea once or twice daily.
- You can also prepare a powder of this herb from the dried leaves of Gurmar. Store this powder in a container & take a teaspoonful once or twice daily with water.
4. Figs
The figs leaves are beneficial in controlling diabetes naturally. It normalizes the blood fatty acid as well as vitamin E levels. This herb is rich in vitamin A, C, K, B, magnesium, potassium, copper, zinc, manganese, etc.
How to use:
- Take a few leaves of figs in two cups of water. Boil this until remaining half cup. Strain the mixture & drink this once daily.
- You can also store powder of these leaves in a container. Take half teaspoonful twice daily with a glass of water.
5. Garlic
The herb garlic is used for controlling type 1 & type 2 diabetes. It regulates the blood glucose level, fights against infections, deals with the complications related to diabetes. Garlic contains compounds such as allicin, S-allyl cysteine sulfoxide, & allyl proply disulfide that naturally treat diabetes.
How to use:
- Chew a clove of garlic early in the morning on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
- You can also use its paste for cooking purposes in your cuisines.
6. Okra
Okra is commonly known as ladyfinger. This vegetable is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, & minerals. The antioxidant nature of this herb removes all toxins out from the body.
How to use:
- Take few okra dip in a glass of water. Early in the morning drink this on an empty stomach for reducing high blood sugar levels.
- Eating okra vegetable is good in diabetes.
7. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera herb is best known for its anti-diabetic properties. It reduces the high blood sugar levels in an individual. The regular use of this herb is beneficial in treating type 2 diabetes.
How to use:
- Drink 20ml of freshly prepared aloe vera juice once or twice daily on an empty stomach.
- You can also take Aloe vera as a supplement. Take one capsule of Aloe vera once or twice daily with water.
These all home remedies are easily available at so use anyone for controlling your diabetes naturally.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.