As most of us know, diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin to burn the sugar in our bodies. As diabetes in a serious condition, any homeopathic remedy you wish to follow needs to be supervised by a physician and your blood sugar levels need to be monitored closely!
Many cases of diabetes can be controlled with diet and exercise! If you have diabetes, it is crucial for you to lose weight (if you are overweight) or maintain your weight, if you are in a normal weight range!
Bitter melon, or balsam pear has been clinically proven to lower blood sugar. You can use either the juice from a fresh fruit, or the extract from one that has not yet ripened. Gymnema helps the pancreas produce insulin for type 2 diabetics. It also improves insulin’s ability to lower blood sugar in type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Onion and garlic have significant blood sugar lowering action. Asian ginseng is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat diabetes. It has been shown to enhance the release of insulin from the pancreas and to increase the number of insulin receptors. It also has a direct blood sugar-lowering effect.
Magnesium has long been a form of alternative therapy to improve glucose control in people with diabetes and lack of it has been associated with insulin secretion abnormalities and diabetes complications. Brewer’s yeast, Buckwheat, Broccoli, Okra, Peas, Fenugreek seeds and Sage are all foods that are rich in fiber, and seem to have a beneficial effect on controlling blood sugar levels!