In conditions like diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin or produces insulin that the body does not use or process properly. Red this article till the end to know the 7 ways to heal borderline diabetes naturally.
Herbs and supplements will not cure diabetes, but some may combine with conventional treatment to provide relief from symptoms and reduce the risk of further complications.
Here are seven herbs and supplements that may be of benefit to people with type 2 diabetes.
1. Aloe vera
Aloe vera has many medicinal properties. It is used in skincare; hair care and recent studies have shown benefits in lower blood sugar level.
The various ways of consumption are as follows: –
– The juiced pulp is added to a drink or a smoothie
– taking capsules that contain aloe as supplements
2. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a fragrant spice that comes from the bark of a tree.
Consumption improves the following:
– glucose
– insulin and insulin sensitivity
– lipids, or fats, in the blood
– the antioxidant status
– blood pressure
– lean body mass
– digestion
– It leads to lower fasting blood glucose levels
– It reduces total cholesterol and (LDL) cholesterol
– It also leads to a reduction in triglycerides, or fat, in the blood
– It increases insulin sensitivity
3. Bitter melon
Bitter melon is a medicinal fruit. It is also known as Momordica charantia.
Research has shown that taking bitter melon in the following forms can lead to a reduction in blood sugar levels in some people:
– seeds
– blended vegetable pulp
– juice
– supplements
4. Milk thistle
It is also used as Liver Tonic.
It is a compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
5. Fenugreek
Fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels.
The consumption leads to: –
– increased levels of insulin in the body, leading to a reduction in blood sugar
– It lowers cholesterol levels
It can be consumed in the following ways: –
– It can be added in certain dishes as an herb.
– It can be added to the warm water
– By grinding into a powder
– It can be taken as a supplement in capsule form
6. Gymnema
Gymnema Sylvestre is an herb that comes from India. Its name means “sugar destroyer.”
Results observed while consuming Gymnema:-
-It lower blood sugar levels
-It higher insulin levels
7. Ginger
Ginger is used for gastric complaints since old ages. It is observed that ginger consumption lowers blood sugar lever but it may not lower insulin levels.
The ways ginger can be consumed are as follows: –
-Try adding ginger powder, chopped, fresh ginger root food
-In a brewed tea
-As a supplement in capsule form
-By drinking it in a ginger ale
