Top 5 Remedies for Diabetes

Top 5 remedies for diabetes. Considered a “silent killer”, diabetes is a disease involving high blood glucose levels in the body. Diabetes is one of the major causes of brain, eye, and cardiovascular diseases, among others. This disease has become more popular and serious worldwide, with the rate of diagnosed diabetes increasing with age. In addition to Western medicine, there are several herbal medicines that support diabetes treatment. The following are the top 5 remedies for diabetes.

1. Lady finger

One of the top 5 remedies for diabetes includes ladyfinger. This vegetable is a rich source of fiber and antioxidant qualities, which help in better digestion, avoid high blood pressure by reducing cholesterol absorption into the bloodstream, and prevent coronary artery disease and colitis. With diabetes, fiber contained in the ladyfinger supports controlling blood sugar level. Using the ladyfinger, the level of blood sugar will not drop suddenly compared to insulin injection.

How to use the lady finger for diabetes:

• Wash 2 ears of raw lady finger and soak them into salt water in 15 minutes.
• Cut the ends of lady finger;
• Slit them into two halves vertically (lengthwise);
• Immerse those pieces of lady finger in a glass of cooled, boiled water.
• Cover the glass of water and leave it overnight.
• Remove the lady fingers from the glass of water in the next morning, before breakfast;
• Drink all the sticky content released from lady fingers.

2. Bitter melon

As written in the previous post Health benefits of bitter melon to diabetes, bitter melon is another of the top 5 remedies for diabetes.

Bitter melon contains the active substances, including charantin and steroidal glycosides, which help lower blood sugar levels and reduce the risks of eye disorders such as retinal and cataracts. This vegetable is an active antioxidant, supporting removing free radicals—one of the major causes of diabetes.

How to use bitter melon for diabetes:

Approach 1:

• Wash one medium-sized piece of raw bitter melon; soak it into salt water for 15 minutes.
• Remove seeds of bitter melon before extracting its juice in a juicer or blender;
• Drink this juice every morning for at least two months.

Approach 2:

• Wash raw bitter melons;
• Slice them into thin pieces (remove seeds)
• Dry them with the sun;
• Grind them into powder;
• Take 12 to 20 grams of the powder of bitter melon daily and divide it into two doses twice a day, after meals. Mix the powder with cooled, boiled water.
• After 2 months, reduce the quantity to 6 to 10 grams per day.

3. Mango leaves

Mango leaves contain anthocyanin, which is helpful to lower blood sugar levels in the body. In traditional herbal medicine, mango leaves are used for diabetes and the prevention of its complications to eyes and blood vessels.

How to use mango leaves for diabetes:

• Wash 4 to 5 tender leaves of mango.
• Slice them into small pieces, and keep them in a clean glass or mug.
• Boil water and pour it into the glass or mug.
• Leave it till the next morning; remove mango leaves in the glass.
• Drink the water with an empty stomach.
• Have breakfast after 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Avocado leaves

In addition to mango, the leaves of avocado are also listed in the top 5 remedies for diabetes thanks to the glycoside content. Glycoside gives much support in controlling the overconsumption of calories of ordinary sugar.

How to use avocado leaves for diabetes:

• Wash 7 – 10 fresh avocado leaves;
• Add 10 soup bowls of water to a sauce pan;
• Cook avocado leaves until the volume of water reduces a half (about 5 soup bowls);
• Cool the avocado; leave water. You can store it in the refrigerator.
• Drink 3 times a day, before meals;

5. Aloe vera

Considered one of the top 5 remedies for diabetes, aloe vera is an incredible herbal medicine full of nutritional benefits. Aloe vera contains fiber, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, chromium, and other properties that are important for glucose metabolism by improving the insulin effect. Aloe vera’s gel assists in regulating blood sugar levels and fighting diabetes effectively. It helps eliminate toxins out of the body and reduce excess sugar in the bloodstream.

3 ways to use aloe vera for diabetes

1.1.

• 1 medium leaf of aloe vera; wash it carefully to remove dust.
• Leave it in salt water for 10 minutes; wash it with clean water again.
• Remove the firm white teeth (thorns) at its leaf margins.
• Grind it in a clean blender; filter it for juice.
• Drink one tablespoon of aloe vera juice 3 times a day (15 minutes before meals).

1.2.

• Boil 1 medium leaf of aloe vera (must wash it before use);
• Cool it. Take one tablespoon of boiled water of aloe vera. Drink three times per day, 15 minutes before meals. You can also eat the cooked leaves of aloe vera.

1.3:

• Eat raw aloe vera leaf, maximum 3 times a day. You can prepare it as salad. This way might be unappetizing for some people.

Bottom line

Each of the remedies for diabetes requires patience and optimism. In order to avoid any unpleasantness while taking those herbal medicines, you should have consultation with your doctors or herbalists. You also check your blood sugar levels regularly and improve your lifestyle to prevent diabetes.

I hope you find helpful information in this blog and share your experience in applying herbal medicines. You can also get details on Top 10 foods for diabetes.

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