Natural remedies to control diabetes | Fusion - WeRIndia

Diabetes is growing in the world. It is a worrisome fact that around 70 million are people are suffering with this condition in India as of 2015.

Diabetes is posing a major threat to our country as it has the highest number of diabetics in the world.

Though the disease cannot be treated completely, one can control it by changing their life style and following certain steps.

Here are some natural remedies to control diabetes.

Mango leaves are proved to be very helpful in treating diabetes especially in the early onset of the condition.

Soaking the tender leaves in a cup of water overnight and drinking it the next day aids in relieving the symptoms of diabetes.

Several researches reveal that consuming cinnamon on a regular basis can lower blood glucose. It even lowers blood fat levels.

Bitter gourd is one of the most effective natural ingredients to control diabetes. It can effectively lower blood glucose. So, add bitter gourd to your diet as many times as possible.

You can consume one or two ml juice daily. It has many wonderful health benefits. But, beware it has potential side effects as well. Consuming more than the recommended level can lead to diarrhea.

Pregnant women and people who are allergic to this vegetable should not consume it.

Hibiscus tea is another ingredient that can effectively control diabetes.

However, it is not recommended to drink it regularly as it contains some strong components in it.

Grapefruit is another natural remedy to control blood sugar effectively.

In an experiment on mice, grapefruit showed positive results by improving insulin sensitivity.

It even lowered blood sugar just like metformin tablet used to treat diabetes.

So, eat grapefruit regularly to control your diabetes.

People who are prescribed cholesterol drugs should avoid using this fruit as it can adversely affect the action of the components.

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