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Indian diabetic cures
What is
diabetes?
Diabetes can be defined as the condition in which the body is
unable to use insulin (the hormone produced by pancreas)
because of its inadequate secretion. Insulin is the hormone
that is responsible for converting starch into energy. Due to
this the blood sugar level increases resulting in various
complications ranging from loss of vision to even coma!
Diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus, as it termed medically, also
increases the chances of stroke and other heart problems. Studies show
that almost 17 million people in the United States suffer from
diabetes.
There are
three kinds of diabetes that have been recognized in the last
thirty years. They are
• Type 1
• Type 2
• Gestational
Though these are the most commonly accepted ‘types of
diabetes’, there may be patients who may not fall in any of
these and display characteristics that are very unique.
What are the common symptoms of
diabetes?
It is difficult to recognize the symptoms of diabetes as they
are very common and appear harmless. The symptoms include:
• Excessive thirst
• Recurrent urination
• Mood swings like irritability
• Exhaustion
• Extreme hunger
• Blurred vision
Research has shown that with an early detection and treatment,
diabetes can be cured. Hence on the appearance of any one or
all of these symptoms, medical attention should be sought
immediately.
Health
complications
Diabetes can cause severe health problems like kidney failure,
strokes, heart attacks, damaging of the nerves, blindness,
gangrene (that in extreme conditions may lead to amputation of
a body part) and impotence in men.
Use of herbs for the treatment of
diabetes
Right from the ancient times, various herbs are used to treat
this chronic illness in India. Even research has confirmed the
effectiveness of these traditional medicines.
Listed
below are some of the well known herbs that can combat this
disease
Pterocarpus marsupium
Onion and garlic
Fenugreek
Gymnema Sylvestre
Bitter Melon
Blueberry
Asian Ginseng
Bilberry
Stevia
Ginkgo Biloba
According to the Ayurveda, there are over 500 herbal remedies
to treat diabetes and till date these are used for curing this
disease. The herb Gymnema Sylvestre, available in both India
and Africa is well known for curbing the longing for
sweetness. It is also helps to reduce the blood fats as well
as the blood sugar levels. This herb increases the number of
beta cells in the pancreas; however, this study is based on
the research conducted on diabetic rats.
Cinnamon, the bark of the tree
that is usually used for culinary purpose, is also effective
in combating diabetes. It has been proved that cinnamon
increases the rate of conversion of glucose into energy and
also blocks out the free radicals. Research has shown that
this herb has remarkable qualities to control diabetes – more
than 70 percent of the diabetic population reported positive
results.
Fenugreek, also used primarily for culinary purposes, has been
long used in India to fight diabetes. Consuming approximately
15 grams of fenugreek seed powder everyday significantly
reduces blood sugar levels and triglycerides. This is
particularly effective for patients suffering from type 2
diabetes.
Jambolan, an herb belonging to the family to cloves, has been
used since ancient times as an anti-diabetic drug. It reduces
the blood sugar level very fast with almost no side effects.
Jambolan consists of oleanolic acid that prevents the
production of free radicals.
Another herb that has been used by Indian Ayurvedic
practitioners to treat type 2 diabetes is bitter melon
extract. It contains a polypeptide that is similar to the
polypeptide present in insulin. Bitter Gourd (karela), a
popular vegetable in India is also effective in treating
diabetes.
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