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[H977]How To Control Diabetes

by Marcus Clarkson, Mar

Unfortunately, when it comes to Diabetes there is actually no cure for this condition it can only be treated and controlled. However, today there are both conventional and alternative treatments, which can be used in order to help keep the condition under control. Studies carried out in the USA have shown that the various different diabetes control natural treatments available can help to reduce the risk of complications arising by as much as 60 percent.

However, in this article, we look at just what some of these natural treatments are which can be used to control diabetes if you suffer from it. Certainly, there are many advantages to be gained from using natural rather than manmade products, the main of which is that they do not cause side effects. Where as with those made using chemicals can cause additional health problems to the person using them including such as skin allergies and dizziness.

Also, another reason why so many people prefer to use natural treatments over more conventional drug treatments is that they have proved to be much safer. Whilst the final reason for choosing natural treatments is that they are a lot cheaper to buy than drugs and they are also more readily available as well. Below we take a look at what some of the natural treatments for controlling diabetes are and which you may want to think about trying if you suffer from this condition.

1. Indian Kino (Pterocarpus Marsupium) contains a gum resin that is similar in looks to dried blood (commonly referred to as Dragon's Blood). This particular herb has been used for centuries in Indian medicine for treating many different ailments but has been found to be extremely effectively in helping to treat diabetes.

2. Momordica Charantia (Bitter Melon) or Balsam Pear as some people called it and can be found in Asia, Africa and South America. Just like the Indian Kino, this herb has been used for centuries and is effective at treating diabetes. It is the fresh juice and the extract taken from the unripened fruit that has been found to be effective at controlling a diabetic's blood sugar.

3. Gurmar (Gymnema Sylvestre) is an herb, which helps the pancreas in the body to produce insulin, which those who suffer from Type 2 diabetes are unable to do. But along with this herb doing this it also contains properties that can help to also control and lower blood sugar in those suffering from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

4. Onion and Garlic are both effective at helping to control a person's diabetes as like all the other herbs previously mentioned they contain properties that are good at controlling their blood sugar. But unlike some of the herbs previously mentioned these are very readily and easily available.

Along with the diabetes control natural treatments we have mentioned above there are other ones, which diabetics use, and which you may want to consider trying also. There is cinnamon, fenugreek and blueberry leaves as well, but it is important that before you start using them you discuss the matter with your doctor first.

Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Those who suffer from this disease may have problems converting food to energy. In addition, the body will not get enough insulin and the amount of glucose in the blood increases.

In a few years, the high blood glucose may damage nerves and blood vessels leading to complications such as stroke, blindness, heart disease, kidney disease, nerve problems, gum infections, and amputation.

Many people do not find out they have the disease until they suffer from complication, which of course will be too late to cure as the body will already be damaged.

The signs and symptoms can be so mild that some people might not even notice and suspect that they have diabetes. The most common symptoms include blurred vision, unhealed sores, increased thirst and hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and increased urination at night.

Finding out early if you have diabetes is important because treatment can prevent damage to the body. One of the preventions you can take, based on a report of a recent study, is by having the right amount of sleep.

Those who get too much or not enough sleep may increase diabetes risks. Dr. Henry Klar Yaggi from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, who lead the study, assumed those who sleep less than 6 hours per night, as well as those who sleep more than 8 hours, were at significantly increased risk for developing diabetes, compared to those who sleep 7 to 8 hours.

What else can you do to beat diabetes and live healthier without being worried about this disease? Here are things you can do to control your diabetes:

1. Weight Control - By controlling your weight, you will make your blood glucose levels normal. If you are overweight, it is difficult for your body to make and use insulin properly. Insulin is produced to help the body to use and store the blood glucose. Use the Body Mass Index (BMI), a measure of body weight relative to height, to see whether you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

2. Physically Active - You can walk, bike, take the stairs, dance, swim and do other outdoor activities that will keep cholesterol and blood pressure under control. Being extra active while staying indoor can also increase the number of calories you burn, such as walking around while you are talking on the phone, getting up to change the TV channel instead of using the remote control, working in the garden or cleaning up the house.

3. Aerobic - You might not know this activity can lower your blood glucose and improve your body's ability to use insulin. Doing aerobic for 30 minutes a day, most days of the week, provides many benefits for your health. You can either take an aerobic class.

4. Following A Healthful Meal Plan - Having a meal plan can have big impact on your blood glucose. You can get sick if the blood glucose goes too high due to eating too much food containing lots of fat and calories. It is better to look at the serving sizes of the food you eat. Take more fruits and vegetables and lessen your salt intake.

5. Taking Diabetes Test - If you are potential to get diabetes, taking diabetes test is strongly recommended. The doctor will be able to explain about your condition after you have done a fasting blood glucose test or an oral glucose tolerance test.

So, the important thing is to control or prevent diabetes by balancing the blood glucose levels. If you can't control them, the possibility of suffering diabetes will be higher.

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