சர்க்கரையை நோயை குணப்படுத்த உதவும் சில வீட்டு சிகிச்சைகள் - Remedies for diabetes at home

இந்த உலகத்தில் வாழும் கோடிக்கணக்கானோர் ஒன்று தங்கள் இரத்தத்தில் குறைந்த அளவிலான சர்க்கரையுடன் வாழ்கின்றனர் அல்லது அதிக அளவிலான சர்க்கரையுடன் வாழ்கின்றனர்.

சர்க்கரை நோயாளிகள் அன்றாடமும் உடல்நல பிரச்சனைகளோடு போராட வேண்டி வருகிறது. சர்க்கரை நோயை கட்டுப்படுத்தாமல் விட்டாலோ அல்லது கவனிக்காமல் விட்டாலோ கண் தெரியாமை, சிறுநீரக நோய், இரத்த குழாய் பாதிப்பு, தொற்று, இதய நோய், நரம்பு பாதிப்பு, அதிக இரத்த கொதிப்பு, வாதம், மூட்டு ஊனம் மற்றும் கோமா போன்றவைகள் ஏற்படும்.

உங்களுக்காக, உங்கள் சர்க்கரை நோய்க்காக நாங்கள் சில வீட்டு சிகிச்சைகளைப் பற்றி கூறுகிறோம். உடல் எடை மற்றும் இரத்த சர்க்கரை அளவு கட்டுப்பாடுகளுக்கான உணவு சிகிச்சைகளும் இதில் அடக்கம்.


சமைக்கப்படாத இயற்கை உணவு 
அனைத்து வகையான நோய்களுக்கும் சிறந்த மருந்தாக விளங்குவது சமைக்கப்படாத இயற்கை உணவு தான். இந்த உணவுகளில் அவைகளுக்கென சொந்த என்ஸைம்கள் உள்ளது. இவைகள் ரசாயனத்துடன் நீர்க்கப்படுவதில்லை. முளைத்த பயறு, பழங்கள், பழச்சாறுகள், நட்ஸ் போன்றவைகளை அப்படியே பச்சையாக உண்ணலாம். நார்ச்சத்து அதிகமாக உள்ள உணவுகளை உண்ணும் போது நம் உடலில் சர்க்கரை மெதுவாக உறிஞ்சப்படுகிறது. இதனால் இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சர்க்கரை அளவும் சமநிலையுடன் விளங்கும். இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சர்க்கரை அளவை நிலை நிறுத்தும் வேலையை திறம்பட செய்யும் கரைகின்ற வகையிலான நார்ச்சத்து. ஆப்பிள், ஆப்ரிகாட், பீட்ரூட், பெர்ரி, கேரட், சிட்ரஸ் பழங்கள், முள்ளங்கி வகை கிழங்கு போன்ற சில பழங்கள் மற்றும் காய்கறிகளில் கரைகின்ற நார்ச்சத்து வளமையாக உள்ளது. சர்க்கரை நோய் உள்ள பலரும் அவதிப்பட்டு வரும் எல்.டி.எல். கொலஸ்ட்ரால் உயர்வை குறைக்கவும் கூட கரைகின்ற நார்ச்சத்து உதவுகிறது.


முழுமையான உணவு 
காய்கறிகள் மற்றும் பழங்கள் அடங்கிய உணவுகளில் வைட்டமின் சி போன்ற ஆன்டி-ஆக்சிடன்ட்கள் வளமையாக உள்ளது. தமனி சுவர்கள் நச்சு அடையாமல் இருக்கவும், பாதிப்படையாமல் இருக்கவும் ஆன்டி-ஆக்சிடன்ட்கள் தடுக்கும். அப்படி இல்லாத பட்சத்தில் அடைப்பு ஏற்பட்டு இதய நோய் உண்டாகிவிடும்.



உடற்பயிற்சி 
மருந்து மாத்திரை இல்லாமல் சர்க்கரை நோயை கட்டுப்படுத்த உதவுகிறது உடற்பயிற்சி. இந்த நோயின் தீவிரத்தை இது குறைக்கும். அதனால் நீண்ட கால சிக்கலையும் குறைக்கும். உடற்பயிற்சிக்கு தேவையான ஆற்றல் உடல் எடையை குறைக்க உதவும். இதனால் உடல் பருமன் பிரச்சனையும் நீங்கும். உடற்பயிற்சி என்பது இன்சுலின் உணர்திறனை அதிகரிக்கும். இதனால் டைப் 2 வகை சர்க்கரை நோய்க்கு மூல காரணமாக விளங்குவதை இது கையாளும். மேலும் சீரான முறையில் உடற்பயிற்சி செய்து வந்தால் கொலஸ்ட்ரால் அளவும், இரத்த கொதிப்பும் கூட குறையும். தினமும் சிறிது நேரம் உடற்பயிற்சி செய்தால் கூட நல்ல பயன் கிடைக்கும்.



தியானம் 
தியானம் செய்வதால் நம் உடலில் உள்ள இன்சுலின் எதிர்ப்பு குறையும். கார்டிசோல், அட்ரினாலின் மற்றும் நோராட்ரினலின் போன்ற சில மன அழுத்த ஹார்மோன்கள் இன்சுலின் மற்றும் குளுக்கோஸ் அளவுகளின் உற்பத்தியை தீவிரப்படுத்தும். ட்ரான்ஸ்சென்டென்ட்டல் தியான முறை மூலமாக நரம்பியல் ஹார்மோன்களை குறைத்தால், இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள இன்சுலின் மற்றும் க்ளுகோஸின் அளவு சமநிலையுடன் விளங்கும். மெட்டபாலிக் சிண்ட்ரோம் மற்றும் சர்க்கரை நோயை நடுநிலையாக்க இது உதவும்.


துளசி இலை 
இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சர்க்கரை அளவை குறைக்க துளசி இலை உதவுகிறது. துளசி இலையில் விஷத்தன்மையுள்ள அழுத்தத்தை போக்கும் ஆற்றல்மிக்க ஆன்டி-ஆக்சிடன்ட்கள் உள்ளது. இந்த அழுத்தம் தான் சர்க்கரை நோயில் பல சிக்கல்களை உண்டாக்குகிறது.


ஆளி விதைகள் 
இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள குளுக்கோஸ் மற்றும் இன்சுலின் அளவை நிலைப்படுத்த ஆளி விதைகள் உதவும். குறிப்பாக ஆளி விதைகளை உட்கொண்டு வந்தால் உணவிற்குப் பிற்பட்ட சர்க்கரை அளவு 28 சதவீதமாக குறையும்.


இலவங்கப்பட்டை 
உணவில் 1 கிராம் அளவில் இலவங்கப்பட்டையை சேர்த்துக் கொண்டு ஒரு மாதத்திற்கு அதை உட்கொண்டு வந்தால், இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சர்க்கரை அளவு குறையும்.


கிரீன் டீ 
கிரீன் டீ என்பது புளிப்புச்சத்து ஏறாத வகையாகும். அதனால் அதில் பாலிஃபீனால் அளவு அதிகமாக இருக்கும். இதனால் திடமான ஆன்டி-ஆக்சிடன்ட்கள் மற்றும் ஹைபோக்ளைசெமிக் தாக்கங்கள் இருக்கும். இரத்தத்தில் சர்க்கரை கட்டுப்பாடான அளவில் வெளியேற பாலிஃபீனால் உதவும்.


முருங்கைக்காய் இலைகள் 
இந்த இலைகளில் உள்ள நார்ச்சத்து தெவிட்டான நிலையை அதிகரித்து உணவு உடைபடுவதை குறைக்கச் செய்யும்.


நாவல் பழ விதைகளின் பருப்பு 
சர்க்கரையை கட்டுப்படுத்தி சர்க்கரை நோய்க்கான அறிகுறியை பறந்தோட வைக்க உதவும் நாவல் பழ இலைகள். எனவே சர்க்கரை நோயாளிகள் நாவல் இலைகளை மெல்ல பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுகிறது.



பாகற்காய் 
இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சர்க்கரையை குறைக்க உதவும் பையோ ரசாயனமான இன்சுலின்-பாலிபெப்டைட் இந்த செடியில் உள்ளது. பாகற்காயை குழம்பில் மற்றும் சூப்களில் பயன்படுத்தலாம்.


வேம்பு 
சர்க்கரை நோய்க்கான சிகிச்சைக்கு கொழுந்து வேம்பு இலைகளை பயன்படுத்தலாம். அதிலிருந்து எடுக்கப்படும் சாற்றை தினமும் காலையில் வெறும் வயிற்றில் பருகினால் சர்க்கரை நோய்க்கு நல்ல பலனை அளிக்கும்.


கருப்பு சீரகம் 
கருப்பு சீரகம் இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சர்க்கரை அளவை குறைக்க உதவுவதால், சர்க்கரை நோய்க்கு சிகிச்சை அளிக்க இவற்றைப் பயன்படுத்தலாம்.


நாவல் பழ விதை 
நாவல் பழ விதைகளில் உள்ள க்ளுகோசைட், ஸ்டார்ச்சை சர்க்கரையாக மாற்றுவதை தடுக்கும். இது இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சர்க்கரை அளவை குறைக்கும். மேலும் இன்சுலின் உயர்வை கட்டுப்பாட்டில் வைக்கும். மேலும் இதயத்தை பாதுகாக்கும் குணங்களையும் இந்த பழம் கொண்டுள்ளது.

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Home Remedies for Diabetes

Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, has become a very common heath problem. There are two main types of diabetes- type 1 diabetes in which the body does not produce insulin and type 2 diabetes in which the body does not produce enough insulin or the insulin that is produced does not work properly.

Some of the common symptoms of diabetes include fatigue, weight loss (even though you are eating more), excessive thirst, increased urination, cut and bruises that are slow to heal and blurred vision.

While there is no cure for diabetes, with your blood sugar level under control you can live a totally normal life. There are various natural remedies for diabetes that will help you control your blood sugar level.

Here are the top 10 home remedies for diabetes. Needless to say, you also need to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Out of the 10, we have covered 3 highly effective home remedies in this video as well.)

1. Bitter Gourd

Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, can be helpful for controlling diabetes due to its blood glucose lowering effects. It tends to influence the glucose metabolism all over your body rather than a particular organ or tissue.

It helps increase pancreatic insulin secretion and prevents insulin resistance. Thus, bitter gourd is beneficial for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, it cannot be used to entirely replace insulin treatment.

• Drink some bitter gourd juice on an empty stomach each morning. First remove the seeds of two to three bitter gourds and use a juicer to extract the juice. Add some water and then drink it. Follow this treatment daily in the morning for at least two months.
• Also, you can include one dish made of bitter gourd daily in your diet.

2. Cinnamon

Powdered cinnamon has the ability to lower blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin activity. Itcontains bioactive components that can help prevent and fight diabetes.

Certain trials have shown that it can work as an effective option to lower blood sugar levels in cases of uncontrolled type-2 diabetes.

Cinnamon, however, should not be taken in excess because we commonly use Cassia cinnamon (found in most grocery stores) which contains a compound called coumarin. It is a toxic compound that increases the risk of liver damage.

There is another variety of this herb known as Ceylon cinnamon or “true cinnamon.” It is considered safer for health but its effects on blood glucose levels have not been studied adequately.

• Mix one-half to one teaspoon of cinnamon in a cup of warm water. Drink it daily.
• Another option is to boil two to four cinnamon sticks in one cup of water and allow it to steep for 20 minutes. Drink this solution daily until you see improvement.
• You can also add cinnamon to warm beverages, smoothies and baked goods.

3. Fenugreek

Fenugreek is an herb that can also be used to control diabetes, improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels due to its hypoglycaemic activity. It also stimulates the secretion of glucose-dependent insulin. Being high in fiber, it slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and sugars.

• Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Drink the water along with the seeds in the morning on an empty stomach. Follow this remedy without fail for a few months to bring down your glucose level.
• Another option is to eat two tablespoons of powdered fenugreek seeds daily with milk.

4. Indian Gooseberry (Amla)

Indian gooseberry, also known as Amla, is rich in vitamin C and Indian gooseberry juice promotes proper functioning of your pancreas.

• Take two to three Indian gooseberries, remove the seeds and grind it into a fine paste. Put the paste in a cloth and squeeze out the juice. Mix two tablespoon of the juice in one cup of water and drink it daily on an empty stomach.
• Alternatively, mix one tablespoon of Indian gooseberry juice in a cup of bitter gourd juice and drink it daily for a few months.

5. Black Plum or Indian Black Berry (Jambul)

Black plum or jambul, also known as jamun can help a lot in controlling blood sugar level because it contains anthocyanins, ellagic acid, hydrolysable tannins etc.

Each part of the Jambul plant such as the leaves, berry and seeds can be used by those suffering from diabetes. In fact, research has shown that the fruits and seeds of this plant have hypoglycemic effects as they help reduce blood and urine sugar levels rapidly.

The seeds, in particular, contain glycoside jamboline and alkaloid jambosine that regulate control blood sugar levels.

Whenever this seasonal fruit is available in the market, try to include it in your diet as it can be very effective for the pancreas. Else you can make a powder of dried seeds of Jambul fruit and eat this powder with water twice a day. This fruit is native to India and its neighboring countries but you can find it at Asian markets and herbal shops.

6. Mango Leaves

The delicate and tender mango leaves can be used to treat diabetes by regulating insulin levels in the blood. They can also help improve blood lipid profiles.

• Soak 10 to 15 tender mango leaves in a glass of water overnight. In the morning, filter the water and drink it on an empty stomach.
• You can also dry the leaves in the shade and grind them. Eat one-half teaspoon of powdered mango leaves two times daily.

7. Curry Leaves

Curry leaves are useful in preventing and controlling diabetes as they have anti-diabetic properties. It is believed that curry leaves contain an ingredient that reduces the rate at which starch is broken down to glucose in diabetics.

So, you can simply chew about 10 fresh curry leaves daily in the morning. For best results, continue this treatment for three to four months. It also helps reduce high cholesterol levels and obesity.

8. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera gel helps lower fasting blood glucose levels. It contains phytosterols that have possible anti-hyperglycemic effects for type 2 diabetes.

The combination of aloe vera gel, bay leaves and turmeric is helpful for controlling blood sugar. To make this herbal medicine:

1. Mix together one-half teaspoon each of ground bay leaves and turmeric and one tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
2. Consume it twice daily, before lunch and dinner.

9. Guava

Due to its vitamin C and high fiber content, eating guava can be really helpful in maintaining the blood sugar level. It is best for diabetics not to eat the skin of the fruit so peel it first. However, too much consumption of guava in a day is not recommended.

10. Okra

Okra, also called ladies’ finger, has constituents such as polyphenolic molecules that can help reduce blood glucose levels and control diabetes.

A 2011 study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and BioAllied Sciences found okra seed and peel powder to have antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic potential.

• Cut off the ends of a few okras and prick them in several places using a fork. Soak the okras in a glass of water overnight. In the morning, discard the okras and drink the water on an empty stomach. Do this daily for several weeks.
• Also, include okra in your diet.

Additional Tips

• Keep monitoring your blood sugar levels.
• Follow a healthy eating plan and exercise regularly.
• Get plenty of fiber in your diet.
• A few minutes of daily exposure to sunlight can also help control diabetes because it helps produce vitamin D, which is essential for insulin production.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day. In fact, replace your regular sodas and sugary juices with water. In addition to providing hydration, water helps break down sugars.
• Try deep breathing, meditation, listening to your favorite music, or working on your hobby to relieve stress as it may raise your blood sugar.

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வந்தபின் காப்பதைவிட வருமுன் காப்பதே மேல் என்பதற்கேற்ப நோய் வருமுன் காக்க கண்டு பிடிக்கப்பட்ட முறைதான் கற்ப முறை. கற்ப முறையில் எண்ணற்ற மூலிகைகள் உள்ளன. எந்த நோய்க்கு எவ்வாறு மூலிகைகளை சாப்பிடவேண்டும் என்றும், நோய் வராமல் இருப்பதற்கு எந்தெந்த மூலிகைகளை சாப்பிடவேண்டும் என்றும் சித்தர்கள் அன்றே கூறியுள்ளனர். இந்தியாவில் பெரும்பாலான மக்களை வாட்டி வதைக்கும் நீரிழிவு நோயை கட்டுப்படுத்தும் இயற்கை மூலிகைகள் பற்றி தெரிந்து கொள்ளுங்களேன்.

நாவல்பழக் கொட்டை
நாவல் பழம் என்பது நம் கண்ணுக்கு எதிரே கிடைக்கக் கூடிய ஒரு பழம். இந்த நாவல் பழக் கொட்டைகளை காயவைத்து நன்கு இடித்து பொடி செய்து தினமும் அரைக் கரண்டி அளவு சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் நீரிழிவு நோய் கட்டுப்படும்.

மாந்தளிர் பொடி
மாமரத்தின் தளிர் இலைகளை எடுத்து உலர்த்தி இடித்து பொடி செய்து வைத்துக் கொள்ளவேண்டும். அந்த பொடியில் ஒரு ஸ்பூன் அளவு எடுத்து தண்ணீரில் போட்டு கொதிக்க வைத்து வடிகட்டிக் கொள்ளவேண்டும். அந்த கஷாயத்தை தினமும் காலையில் சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் நீரழிவு நோய் குறையும்.

வேப்பம்பூ பொடி
வேப்பம் பூ, நெல்லிக்காய் பொடி, துளசி பொடி, நாவற்கொட்டை பொடி ஆகியவற்றை சேர்த்து தினமும் அரைக் கரண்டி அளவு சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் சர்க்கரை நோய் குறையும்.

இசங்கு வேர்
இசங்கு வேரை உலர்த்தி பொடியாக்கி தினமும் 5 கிராம் அளவு தேனில் கலந்து உண்டு வந்தால் சுரம் மற்றும் விஷக்கடி நீங்கும். நீரிழிவு நோயாளிகள் இசங்குவேர் பொடியை நீரில் கலந்து அருந்தினால் ரத்தத்தில் சர்க்கரையின் அளவு குறையும்.

வெந்தையக் கீரை
வெந்தயத்தை இரவு முழுவதும் நீரில் ஊற வைத்து காலையில் அதை நன்றாக மசித்து தினமும் அந்த நீரை குடித்து வந்தால் நீரிழிவு குறையும். வெந்தையக்கீரை சாப்பிடுவதன் மூலம் டைப் 1 டைப் 2 நீரிழிவு நோய் கட்டுப்படும் உடலில் அதிக கொழுப்புச் சத்து தங்குவதை தடுக்கிறது.

அவரைக்காய் பொரியல்
பிஞ்சு அவரைக்காயை நறுக்கி பொரியல் செய்து தினமும் உணவுடன் சேர்த்து சாப்பிட்டு வந்தால் நீரழிவு நோய் குறையும்.

பாதம் பருப்பு
நீரிழிவு நோயை கட்டுப்படுத்தும் ஆற்றல் பாதாம் பருப்புக்கு உண்டு என்று புதிய ஆய்வு முடிவு ஒன்று தெரிவித்துள்ளது. எனவே நீரிழிவு நோய் உள்ளவர்கள் தினசரி பாதாம் பருப்பு உட்கொள்வதன் மூலம் டைப் 2 நீரிழிவு குணமாகும் என்று ஆய்வாளர்கள் தெரிவித்துள்ளனர்.


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What is Diabetes?

In medical world, diabetes is known more commonly by the name of diabetes mellitus. In simpler and day-to-day language, it is referred as diabetes. It is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced, or the body does not produce enough insulin. In both the conditions, the body is not able to get enough amount of insulin to function properly. In other words, we can say that diabetes is a continual metabolic disorder that prevents the body from utilizing glucose totally or partially. The disorder is characterized by raised glucose absorption in the blood. When body does not have enough insulin, it cannot use or store glucose, which raises the level of glucose in the body. Diabetes is not curable, but controllable. There are several methods and remedies which can be used to tame this dreadful disease. Such is its dreadfulness that it is one of the major causes of disability and death in USA. In most of the cases, diabetes further leads to other critical diseases, like heart failure, obesity, cardiac arrest, etc. 

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More About Diabetes

As of 2010, an estimated of 285 million people have type 2 diabetes globally, making up about 90% of all the diabetes cases. There is an alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes in every part of the world, thanks to the eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. And, as opposed to the misconception that eating sweets can result in diabetes, stress and genes can also play a major role in this. As of today, number of diabetics is far more than anytime in the past. Now, even younger generation is not spared by this disease. Generally, diabetes is more common in people who are overweight or obese. Generally, fasting blood sugar levels per 100 ml of blood should be between 80 to 120 mg, which can go up to 160 mg/100 ml of blood after meals. Anything that is constantly above 160 mg/100 ml indicates diabetes. Usually, older and obese people are at increased risk of diabetes because of their inability to produce insulin and lifestyle.

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Different Types and Causes of Diabetes

Majorly, there are three types of diabetes mellitus – type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

It is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and results from body's inability to produce insulin. Usually, it occurs in childhood or adolescence, but can surface up at any age. In this, the patient needs to take insulin injections on regular intervals (generally daily) in order to absorb glucose in the body. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is also referred to as juvenile diabetes, at times.

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body cells develop resistance to insulin and fail to use it properly. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is more common amongst overweight and obese adults over 40 years of age. The disorder can also be referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes mellitus. Mostly, these patients need to manage their blood sugar levels through regular exercise, weight control, balanced diet, and anti-diabetes medications.

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Gestational Diabetes

It is the type of diabetes that women develop when pregnant. Even if they have not had any signs of diabetes earlier, they develop high blood glucose levels during their phase of pregnancy, leading to diabetes. Generally, this form of diabetes gets cured automatically after delivery.

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Other Forms

Some other forms of diabetes mellitus include congenital diabetes, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, steroid diabetes, and different forms of monogenic diabetes. While congenital diabetes is generally due to genetic defects of insulin secretion, steroid diabetes is induced by high doses of glucocorticoids.

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus are chronic conditions that can only be managed using insulin, anti-diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, etc., but cannot be cured. Gestational diabetes generally resolves on itself after the delivery. If not managed properly, diabetes can cause several other complications, like hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, nonketotic hyperosmolar coma, etc. Other serious and long-term complications include cardiovascular diseases, chronic renal failure, diabetic retinopathy, etc.

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Causes of Diabetes

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is mostly outcome of a virus-initiated autoimmune destruction of beta cells in the pancreas.

Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus can be inherited and surface up with age or factors like obesity, diet, lifestyle, inactivity, etc.

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Symptoms of Diabetes

Some of the symptoms that indicate diabetes are:

• Increased thirst, frequent urination, and increased appetite.
• Unexplained weight gain/loss.
• Blurred vision, skin irritation/infection, constant weakness and loss of strength.
• Slow or delayed healing of cuts, wounds.
• Fluid/electrolyte imbalance, acidosis, and sudden blacking out.

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Home Remedies for Diabetes

Following are some home remedies to keep a control on diabetes:

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Greek Clover

Greek clover is an annual herb with aromatic seeds having medicinal properties. It is also known as fenugreek, and is largely used in curry. Greek clover has properties to lower down the levels of glucose in the body, which, in turn, controls diabetes. Also, when given in changeable doses of 25 gm to 100 gm on a daily basis, it was found to diminish reactive hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. Furthermore, levels of glucose, serum cholesterol, and triglycerides were also appreciably reduced. Alternatively, one can just stir two teaspoons of Greek clover seeds in powder form in warm milk and consume on a regular basis; it will control the levels of blood sugar and keep diabetes at bay. In case one does not want to have the powder in milk, seeds can be eaten wholly, too.

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Parslane Seeds

Parslane seeds have strong medicinal value and have been used to keep a check on blood sugar since ages. The compounds of parslane seeds help the body to produce insulin in a natural manner. Just consume a teaspoonful of parslane seeds with half a coup of water on a regular basis (everyday) for 4-5 months. It is one of the simpler, but effective home remedies for diabetes.

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Mango Tree Leaves

Mango tree leaves have been found to possess medicinal values to lower down the levels of blood glucose. Soak around 30 grams of fresh and clean mango tree leaves in around half a liter of water overnight. Squeeze the leaves in water to make a concoction. Consume this mixture empty stomach in the morning. It is an effective remedy to control beginning diabetes. One can also dry some mango leaves in shade and prepare its powder to be taken twice a day with water.

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Bitter Gourd

Among several home remedies for controlling diabetes, perhaps most vital is the bitter gourd. Bitter gourd contains a hypoglycemic or insulin-like principle, designated as 'plantinsulin', which is beneficial in lowering the blood and urine sugar levels. This property of bitter gourd it an excellent anti-diabetes agent. Consuming a glassful of bitter gourd juice first thing in the morning proves to be highly beneficial for diabetics. Also, it should be included generously in the diet of the diabetic. Remedy is also beneficial in long term and shows instant results. It is one of the best home remedies for diabetes.

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Citrus Pardisi

Citrus pardisi has been known to benefit diabetics a great deal. If consumed on a regular basis in any form, it can prove to be highly effective remedy for diabetes.

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Neem Tree Leaves

Neem tree leaves have ingredients and compounds that lower blood glucose considerably. This property of neem makes it an excellent home remedy for diabetes. A glassful of neem leaves' juice when consumed first thing in the morning can benefit considerably. Regular and prolonged consumption can even trigger production of insulin and subside diabetes completely.

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Indian Gooseberry

Indian gooseberry is one of the richest sources of vitamin C. When mixed with bitter gourd juice, its efficacy manifolds, and it can prove to be a highly effective concoction against diabetes. The mixture arouses the islets of Langerhans, that is, the isolated group of cells that secrete the hormone insulin in the pancreas. Just consume one tablespoon of Indian gooseberry juice mixed with one cup of bitter gourd juice daily for 8 to 12 weeks. It is recommended to take it first thing in the morning, if possible. The mixture has also been found to trigger insulin production. All in all, a great herbal remedy for diabetes.

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String Bean Pod Tea

String bean pod tea has compounds that enhance the capability of pancreas to release more of insulin. For diabetics, regular consumption of string bean pod tea over a period of time can be very beneficial as it can enhance the production of natural insulin.

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Curry Leaves

Curry leaves have properties to lower down blood glucose. Regular intake of around 10 to 12 full-seasoned curry leaves can prove to be beneficial in controlling diabetes. Include curry leaves in regular diet or consume as powder for around 15 weeks for benefits.

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Asparagus

Asparagus contains only 5 grams of carbohydrates and is a very rich source of fiber. It is also high in vitamin C and B folate. Regular intake of asparagus keeps diabetes under control. You can include it in regular diet or cook it separately.

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Blueberries

Blueberries are rich source of vitamin C, fiber, and flavanoids. In addition to this, it is also an excellent antioxidant and strengthens the immune system. Regular consumption of blueberries helps to keep a check on diabetes.

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Red Grapefruit

It is a great source of vitamin C and can keep the blood glucose levels within limits. Red grapefruit can be either consumed as a salad or in form of juice. It is a great home remedy for diabetes.

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Beans

Beans contain nearly every nutrient and mineral in different quantities. Regular intake of beans in diet can help to keep a check on blood glucose levels. Therefore, beans can control ill effects of diabetes.

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Broccoli

Broccoli has abundant vitamin C and vitamin A in it. Also, it helps to lower the high blood sugar levels. In addition to this, regular intake of broccoli can expedite healing of wounds in patients with diabetes.

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Fish

As fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, it can be extremely beneficial for people with diabetes. Include fish in your regular diet to keep diabetes at bay.

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Cranberries

Cranberries have strong antioxidant properties and strengthen the immune system. In addition to being rich source of vitamin C, cranberries can be helpful in keeping down blood glucose levels. Consuming cranberries wholly on a regular basis can keep diabetes under control.

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Apple Peel

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and it is true in the case of diabetes too. Apple, with its peel, or peel alone, has properties to reduce blood glucose. Therefore, it can be beneficial for patients suffering from diabetes.

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Watermelons

Watermelons are high in fiber and rich in vitamin C. Both these properties make it an excellent anti-diabetes agent. Regualr intake of watermelons can keep diabetes and its symptoms under control.

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Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a rich source of fiber and other vital nutrients. Regular intake of one bowl of oatmeal daily will help keep blood glucose in control.

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Methi

 Methi can also prove to be beneficial in controlling blood glucose. Just soak a quarter teaspoonful seeds of methi in water overnight. Consume the mixture first thing in the morning after brushing teeth.

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Jambul

Jambul fruit is an effective anti-diabetes agent considering its effect on the pancreas. The fruit, its seed, and juice, all are helpful in treatment of diabetes. Jambul fruit seeds contain a glucoside compound called "jamboline", which, supposedly, has the power to check the pathological conversion of starch into sugar in cases of increased production of glucose. Regular intake of jambul fruit can trigger pancreas to release insulin. Also, it can bring down blood sugar levels considerably. Therefore, jambul is an excellent anti-diabetes agent. It is one of the best home remedies for diabetes.

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Diet for Diabetes

Depending on the severity of diabetes, an individual can keep control on his/her disease using diet alone, diet & oral hypoglycemic drugs, and diet & insulin. While a mild diabetic can practice disease control with diet alone, a severe diabetic might need to practice diet control along with insulin administration. Whatever the method of controlling diabetes, routine and reliability should be strictly pursued. A person suffering from diabetes should have limited amount of carbohydrates and fats along with moderate amount of protein in the diet. High-fiber diet like vegetables, whole wheat products, oats, whole legumes prove to be more beneficial. Let us have a look at what all should be had and what all should be avoided.

• Avoid products made from refined wheat flours.
• Eat as much salad as possible, but without rich, creamy, high-fat salad dressing.
• Fruits can be taken as recommended by dietitian; avoid juices.
• Consume fruits a couple hours before or after meals.
• Prefer oats porridge along with milk in breakfast.
• In case you cannot have coffee/tea/milk without sugar, substitute it with honey.
• Avoid whole milk, egg yolk, red meats, and high-fat foods.
• Prefer skimmed milk, egg whites, de-skinned chicken.
• Avoid visible fats like ghee, oil, butter in your daily diet.
• Include anti-diabetes foods in your diet, like bitter gourd, string beans, onion, garlic, cucumber, etc.
• Restrict intake of meat and salt in your diet. It will help control body weight and diabetes.
• No restriction on soy and fish for patients suffering from diabetes.
• Avoid white bread, potatoes, sweets, rice, and sugary foods.

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Preventive Measures for Diabetes

Here are some prevent measures to keep diabetes at bay:

• Exercise on a regular basis. It keeps the person fit and assists in controlling diabetes. Jogging, brisk walking, swimming, or light exercising can be beneficial.
• Never walk bare feet as it can result in injury, which might take ages to heal.
• Never miss meal after insulin or oral hypoglycemic drug.
• Unless recommended by your physician, do not alter the dosage of your anti-diabetes medication.
• Make a fixed-time schedule for your meals, and try not to deviate from it, if possible.
• Avoid rich, starchy, oily food as it is difficult to digest.
• Do not consume heavy meals. Instead, distribute your meals in smaller courses across the day.
• Try not to take stress, it will worsen the situation.
• Check blood glucose levels frequently.

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Other Treatment Methods

Insulin Therapy

Insulin therapy is taken by diabetics who have type 1 diabetes mellitus, or IDDM, i.e., insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. In this condition, body is not able to produce any insulin, therefore, it has to be administered externally. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are either resistant to insulin or have relatively low insulin production, or both.

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Oral Hypoglycemic Medications

Anti-diabetic medications are used to control type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this case, body cells are resistant to insulin (injections), therefore medications are given orally to lower the blood glucose levels. In most of the cases, oral hypoglycemic agents are highly effective. One just needs to ascertain which suits him/her the best. There are several classes of anti-diabetic drugs. Largely, their selection depends on the nature of the diabetes, age and situation of the person, as well as other factors.

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Diabetes Education

Diabetes education is very important for any diabetic or a person who has a diabetic at home. The education helps an individual to know more about this dreadful disease. Once educated, the individual can control diabetes in a better manner. Administering insulin, medications, and understanding emergency situations like hypoglycemic attacks, etc. are major points of diabetes education. It also includes the diet a diabetic should avoid and have. Diabetes education is very essential for each and every diabetic and individual who has someone close living with diabetes.

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Lifestyle Changes

If diagnosed at an early stage, diabetes can be controlled with some minor lifestyle changes. A person can straightaway keep a check on his/her diet and start exercising on a regular basis. At any stage of diabetes, however, lifestyle changes are required. Therefore, it is better to imbibe these changes in one's life as soon as one comes to know about this disease.

What is Diabetes?

In medical world, diabetes is known more commonly by the name of diabetes mellitus. In simpler and day-to-day language, it is referred as diabetes. It is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced, or the body does not produce enough insulin. In both the conditions, the body is not able to get enough amount of insulin to function properly. In other words, we can say that diabetes is a continual metabolic disorder that prevents the body from utilizing glucose totally or partially. The disorder is characterized by raised glucose absorption in the blood. When body does not have enough insulin, it cannot use or store glucose, which raises the level of glucose in the body. Diabetes is not curable, but controllable. There are several methods and remedies which can be used to tame this dreadful disease. Such is its dreadfulness that it is one of the major causes of disability and death in USA. In most of the cases, diabetes further leads to other critical diseases, like heart failure, obesity, cardiac arrest, etc. 

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More About Diabetes

As of 2010, an estimated of 285 million people have type 2 diabetes globally, making up about 90% of all the diabetes cases. There is an alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes in every part of the world, thanks to the eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. And, as opposed to the misconception that eating sweets can result in diabetes, stress and genes can also play a major role in this. As of today, number of diabetics is far more than anytime in the past. Now, even younger generation is not spared by this disease. Generally, diabetes is more common in people who are overweight or obese. Generally, fasting blood sugar levels per 100 ml of blood should be between 80 to 120 mg, which can go up to 160 mg/100 ml of blood after meals. Anything that is constantly above 160 mg/100 ml indicates diabetes. Usually, older and obese people are at increased risk of diabetes because of their inability to produce insulin and lifestyle.

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Different Types and Causes of Diabetes

Majorly, there are three types of diabetes mellitus – type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

It is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and results from body's inability to produce insulin. Usually, it occurs in childhood or adolescence, but can surface up at any age. In this, the patient needs to take insulin injections on regular intervals (generally daily) in order to absorb glucose in the body. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is also referred to as juvenile diabetes, at times.

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body cells develop resistance to insulin and fail to use it properly. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is more common amongst overweight and obese adults over 40 years of age. The disorder can also be referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes mellitus. Mostly, these patients need to manage their blood sugar levels through regular exercise, weight control, balanced diet, and anti-diabetes medications.

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Gestational Diabetes

It is the type of diabetes that women develop when pregnant. Even if they have not had any signs of diabetes earlier, they develop high blood glucose levels during their phase of pregnancy, leading to diabetes. Generally, this form of diabetes gets cured automatically after delivery.

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Other Forms

Some other forms of diabetes mellitus include congenital diabetes, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, steroid diabetes, and different forms of monogenic diabetes. While congenital diabetes is generally due to genetic defects of insulin secretion, steroid diabetes is induced by high doses of glucocorticoids.

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus are chronic conditions that can only be managed using insulin, anti-diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, etc., but cannot be cured. Gestational diabetes generally resolves on itself after the delivery. If not managed properly, diabetes can cause several other complications, like hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, nonketotic hyperosmolar coma, etc. Other serious and long-term complications include cardiovascular diseases, chronic renal failure, diabetic retinopathy, etc.

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Causes of Diabetes

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is mostly outcome of a virus-initiated autoimmune destruction of beta cells in the pancreas.

Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus can be inherited and surface up with age or factors like obesity, diet, lifestyle, inactivity, etc.

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Symptoms of Diabetes

Some of the symptoms that indicate diabetes are:

• Increased thirst, frequent urination, and increased appetite.
• Unexplained weight gain/loss.
• Blurred vision, skin irritation/infection, constant weakness and loss of strength.
• Slow or delayed healing of cuts, wounds.
• Fluid/electrolyte imbalance, acidosis, and sudden blacking out.

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Home Remedies for Diabetes

Following are some home remedies to keep a control on diabetes:

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Greek Clover

Greek clover is an annual herb with aromatic seeds having medicinal properties. It is also known as fenugreek, and is largely used in curry. Greek clover has properties to lower down the levels of glucose in the body, which, in turn, controls diabetes. Also, when given in changeable doses of 25 gm to 100 gm on a daily basis, it was found to diminish reactive hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. Furthermore, levels of glucose, serum cholesterol, and triglycerides were also appreciably reduced. Alternatively, one can just stir two teaspoons of Greek clover seeds in powder form in warm milk and consume on a regular basis; it will control the levels of blood sugar and keep diabetes at bay. In case one does not want to have the powder in milk, seeds can be eaten wholly, too.

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Parslane Seeds

Parslane seeds have strong medicinal value and have been used to keep a check on blood sugar since ages. The compounds of parslane seeds help the body to produce insulin in a natural manner. Just consume a teaspoonful of parslane seeds with half a coup of water on a regular basis (everyday) for 4-5 months. It is one of the simpler, but effective home remedies for diabetes.

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Mango Tree Leaves

Mango tree leaves have been found to possess medicinal values to lower down the levels of blood glucose. Soak around 30 grams of fresh and clean mango tree leaves in around half a liter of water overnight. Squeeze the leaves in water to make a concoction. Consume this mixture empty stomach in the morning. It is an effective remedy to control beginning diabetes. One can also dry some mango leaves in shade and prepare its powder to be taken twice a day with water.

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Bitter Gourd

Among several home remedies for controlling diabetes, perhaps most vital is the bitter gourd. Bitter gourd contains a hypoglycemic or insulin-like principle, designated as 'plantinsulin', which is beneficial in lowering the blood and urine sugar levels. This property of bitter gourd it an excellent anti-diabetes agent. Consuming a glassful of bitter gourd juice first thing in the morning proves to be highly beneficial for diabetics. Also, it should be included generously in the diet of the diabetic. Remedy is also beneficial in long term and shows instant results. It is one of the best home remedies for diabetes.

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Citrus Pardisi

Citrus pardisi has been known to benefit diabetics a great deal. If consumed on a regular basis in any form, it can prove to be highly effective remedy for diabetes.

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Neem Tree Leaves

Neem tree leaves have ingredients and compounds that lower blood glucose considerably. This property of neem makes it an excellent home remedy for diabetes. A glassful of neem leaves' juice when consumed first thing in the morning can benefit considerably. Regular and prolonged consumption can even trigger production of insulin and subside diabetes completely.

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Indian Gooseberry

Indian gooseberry is one of the richest sources of vitamin C. When mixed with bitter gourd juice, its efficacy manifolds, and it can prove to be a highly effective concoction against diabetes. The mixture arouses the islets of Langerhans, that is, the isolated group of cells that secrete the hormone insulin in the pancreas. Just consume one tablespoon of Indian gooseberry juice mixed with one cup of bitter gourd juice daily for 8 to 12 weeks. It is recommended to take it first thing in the morning, if possible. The mixture has also been found to trigger insulin production. All in all, a great herbal remedy for diabetes.

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String Bean Pod Tea

String bean pod tea has compounds that enhance the capability of pancreas to release more of insulin. For diabetics, regular consumption of string bean pod tea over a period of time can be very beneficial as it can enhance the production of natural insulin.

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Curry Leaves

Curry leaves have properties to lower down blood glucose. Regular intake of around 10 to 12 full-seasoned curry leaves can prove to be beneficial in controlling diabetes. Include curry leaves in regular diet or consume as powder for around 15 weeks for benefits.

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Asparagus

Asparagus contains only 5 grams of carbohydrates and is a very rich source of fiber. It is also high in vitamin C and B folate. Regular intake of asparagus keeps diabetes under control. You can include it in regular diet or cook it separately.

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Blueberries

Blueberries are rich source of vitamin C, fiber, and flavanoids. In addition to this, it is also an excellent antioxidant and strengthens the immune system. Regular consumption of blueberries helps to keep a check on diabetes.

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Red Grapefruit

It is a great source of vitamin C and can keep the blood glucose levels within limits. Red grapefruit can be either consumed as a salad or in form of juice. It is a great home remedy for diabetes.

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Beans

Beans contain nearly every nutrient and mineral in different quantities. Regular intake of beans in diet can help to keep a check on blood glucose levels. Therefore, beans can control ill effects of diabetes.

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Broccoli

Broccoli has abundant vitamin C and vitamin A in it. Also, it helps to lower the high blood sugar levels. In addition to this, regular intake of broccoli can expedite healing of wounds in patients with diabetes.

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Fish

As fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, it can be extremely beneficial for people with diabetes. Include fish in your regular diet to keep diabetes at bay.

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Cranberries

Cranberries have strong antioxidant properties and strengthen the immune system. In addition to being rich source of vitamin C, cranberries can be helpful in keeping down blood glucose levels. Consuming cranberries wholly on a regular basis can keep diabetes under control.

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Apple Peel

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and it is true in the case of diabetes too. Apple, with its peel, or peel alone, has properties to reduce blood glucose. Therefore, it can be beneficial for patients suffering from diabetes.

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Watermelons

Watermelons are high in fiber and rich in vitamin C. Both these properties make it an excellent anti-diabetes agent. Regualr intake of watermelons can keep diabetes and its symptoms under control.

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Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a rich source of fiber and other vital nutrients. Regular intake of one bowl of oatmeal daily will help keep blood glucose in control.

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Methi

 Methi can also prove to be beneficial in controlling blood glucose. Just soak a quarter teaspoonful seeds of methi in water overnight. Consume the mixture first thing in the morning after brushing teeth.

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Jambul

Jambul fruit is an effective anti-diabetes agent considering its effect on the pancreas. The fruit, its seed, and juice, all are helpful in treatment of diabetes. Jambul fruit seeds contain a glucoside compound called "jamboline", which, supposedly, has the power to check the pathological conversion of starch into sugar in cases of increased production of glucose. Regular intake of jambul fruit can trigger pancreas to release insulin. Also, it can bring down blood sugar levels considerably. Therefore, jambul is an excellent anti-diabetes agent. It is one of the best home remedies for diabetes.

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Diet for Diabetes

Depending on the severity of diabetes, an individual can keep control on his/her disease using diet alone, diet & oral hypoglycemic drugs, and diet & insulin. While a mild diabetic can practice disease control with diet alone, a severe diabetic might need to practice diet control along with insulin administration. Whatever the method of controlling diabetes, routine and reliability should be strictly pursued. A person suffering from diabetes should have limited amount of carbohydrates and fats along with moderate amount of protein in the diet. High-fiber diet like vegetables, whole wheat products, oats, whole legumes prove to be more beneficial. Let us have a look at what all should be had and what all should be avoided.

• Avoid products made from refined wheat flours.
• Eat as much salad as possible, but without rich, creamy, high-fat salad dressing.
• Fruits can be taken as recommended by dietitian; avoid juices.
• Consume fruits a couple hours before or after meals.
• Prefer oats porridge along with milk in breakfast.
• In case you cannot have coffee/tea/milk without sugar, substitute it with honey.
• Avoid whole milk, egg yolk, red meats, and high-fat foods.
• Prefer skimmed milk, egg whites, de-skinned chicken.
• Avoid visible fats like ghee, oil, butter in your daily diet.
• Include anti-diabetes foods in your diet, like bitter gourd, string beans, onion, garlic, cucumber, etc.
• Restrict intake of meat and salt in your diet. It will help control body weight and diabetes.
• No restriction on soy and fish for patients suffering from diabetes.
• Avoid white bread, potatoes, sweets, rice, and sugary foods.

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Preventive Measures for Diabetes

Here are some prevent measures to keep diabetes at bay:

• Exercise on a regular basis. It keeps the person fit and assists in controlling diabetes. Jogging, brisk walking, swimming, or light exercising can be beneficial.
• Never walk bare feet as it can result in injury, which might take ages to heal.
• Never miss meal after insulin or oral hypoglycemic drug.
• Unless recommended by your physician, do not alter the dosage of your anti-diabetes medication.
• Make a fixed-time schedule for your meals, and try not to deviate from it, if possible.
• Avoid rich, starchy, oily food as it is difficult to digest.
• Do not consume heavy meals. Instead, distribute your meals in smaller courses across the day.
• Try not to take stress, it will worsen the situation.
• Check blood glucose levels frequently.

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Other Treatment Methods

Insulin Therapy

Insulin therapy is taken by diabetics who have type 1 diabetes mellitus, or IDDM, i.e., insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. In this condition, body is not able to produce any insulin, therefore, it has to be administered externally. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are either resistant to insulin or have relatively low insulin production, or both.

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Oral Hypoglycemic Medications

Anti-diabetic medications are used to control type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this case, body cells are resistant to insulin (injections), therefore medications are given orally to lower the blood glucose levels. In most of the cases, oral hypoglycemic agents are highly effective. One just needs to ascertain which suits him/her the best. There are several classes of anti-diabetic drugs. Largely, their selection depends on the nature of the diabetes, age and situation of the person, as well as other factors.

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Diabetes Education

Diabetes education is very important for any diabetic or a person who has a diabetic at home. The education helps an individual to know more about this dreadful disease. Once educated, the individual can control diabetes in a better manner. Administering insulin, medications, and understanding emergency situations like hypoglycemic attacks, etc. are major points of diabetes education. It also includes the diet a diabetic should avoid and have. Diabetes education is very essential for each and every diabetic and individual who has someone close living with diabetes.

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Lifestyle Changes

If diagnosed at an early stage, diabetes can be controlled with some minor lifestyle changes. A person can straightaway keep a check on his/her diet and start exercising on a regular basis. At any stage of diabetes, however, lifestyle changes are required. Therefore, it is better to imbibe these changes in one's life as soon as one comes to know about this disease.

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நீரழிவு பற்றிய உண்மைகள் - myths about diabetes

இனிப்பைத் தவிர்த்தாலும் நீரிழிவு வருமாம்!!!

Gross Myths About Diabetes Busted


உலகில் நீரிழிவு என்னும் சர்க்கரை நோயால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளோர் அதிகம் உள்ளனர். குறிப்பாக இந்தியாவில் சொல்ல முடியாத அளவில், உலகிலேயே அதிகமானோர் இந்நோய்க்கு பாதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர். இவை அனைத்திற்கும் வாழ்க்கை முறையும், பழக்கவழக்கங்களும் தான் பெரும் காரணம். ஆனால் பெரும்பாலான மக்கள் மனதில், இந்த சர்க்கரை நோயைப் பற்றிய தவறான கருத்துக்கள் நிலவுகின்றன.

Diabetes is a disease that has attacked more than 1/3rd of the world's population. Our modern lifestyles are to be blamed for the rapid pace at which the number of diabetics is growing in the world. But along with the number of diabetics, the myths about diabetes are also growing at an alarming pace.

மேலும் அந்த தவறான கருத்துக்களால், அவர்கள் சர்க்கரை நோய் வருவதற்கான காரணத்தை சரியாக புரிந்து கொள்ளாமல், மூடநம்பிக்கையுடன் நம்பிக் கொண்டிருக்கின்றனர். இதனால் சர்க்கரை நோய் வராது என்று நினைத்தாலும், வந்துவிடுகிறது. எனவே அவ்வாறு சர்க்கரை நோயை பற்றி தவறாக நினைத்து, நீரிழிவு வந்தவர்களிடம், இந்த நோய் வருவதற்கான உண்மையான காரணத்தை கேட்டு தெரிந்து கொண்டு, அதனை உங்களுக்காக கொடுத்துள்ளோம்.

There is a lost misinformation about diabetes that leads to myths and speculations. Most of us do not know the facts about diabetes. Almost everyone these days has a close friend or family member who is a diabetic. We collect diabetes facts from these personal sources and construct the myths around this disease.

சரி, இப்போது சர்க்கரை நோயைப் பற்றி மக்கள் மத்தியில் இருக்கும் தவறான கருத்துக்கள் என்னவென்று பார்த்து, மனதில் இருந்து அதனை மாற்றிக் கொள்ளலாமா!!!

There is lot to know about diabetes and these myths only cloud our judgement. Whether or not you have high blood sugar, you have to know certain facts about diabetes. It is impossible to control diabetes without busting some basic myths. That is why, FriendsTamil is busting the worst myths about diabetes today.

These are some of the most dangerous myths about diabetes that needs to be busted.

உண்மை - 1 : "சர்க்கரை சாப்பிடாமல் இருந்தால், சர்க்கரை நோய் வராது" என்று நினைப்பது. உண்மையில் நீரிழிவானது ஆரோக்கியமற்ற வாழ்க்கை முறையால் ஏற்படும் ஒன்று. அதற்கு சர்க்கரை சாப்பிடாமல் இருந்தால் மட்டும் சர்க்கரை நோய் வராது என்பதில்லை. மேலும் அவ்வாறு சர்க்கரை சாப்பிடாமல் இருந்தால், கார்போஹைட்ரேட்டானது, உடலில் உள்ள குளுக்கோஸை உடையச் செய்துவிடும்.

I don't eat sweets so I won't get diabetes:Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder; it has nothing to do with your sugar consumption. And even if you don't eat sweets, the carbohydrates that you eat will be broken down into glucose in your body.  

உண்மை - 2: "இன்சுலின் எடுத்துக் கொண்டால், உடலில் சர்க்கரை நோயானது முற்றிவிட்டது. ஆகவே நாம் வாழ்வின் இறுதி நிலைக்கு வந்துவிட்டோம்" என்று எண்ணுவது. நீரிழிவு நோய்க்கு புற்றுநோயைப் போன்று எந்த ஒரு நிலையும் இல்லை. உண்மையில் இன்சுலின் எடுத்துக் கொண்டால், உடலில் உள்ள சர்க்கரையின் அளவானது கட்டுப்படுவதோடு, நீண்ட நாட்கள் நன்கு ஆரோக்கியமான வாழ்க்கையை வாழ முடியும் என்பதால் தான்.

If the doctor puts me on insulin, my diabetes is in the last stage: Diabetes does not have any stages like cancer. Your blood sugar can be high, low or normal. If you take insulin and control your diabetes, you can live a healthy life for decades.

உண்மை - 3 "நீரிழிவு இருப்பதால், கார்போஹைட்ரேட் உள்ள உணவுகளை தொடவே கூடாது" என்று இருப்பது. கார்ப்போஹைட்ரேட் தான் உடலின் எரிபொருள். அத்தகைய எரிபொருளானது நீரிழிவு நோயாளிகளுக்கும் மிகவும் முக்கியம். எனவே கார்போஹைட்ரேட் உள்ள உணவுகளை முற்றிலும் தவிர்க்காமல், அதனை உட்கொண்டு, தினமும் உடற்பயிற்சி மற்றும் வேண்டிய மருந்துகளை சரியான உட்கொள்ள வேண்டும். எனவே சுத்திகரிக்கப்பட்ட கார்போஹைட்ரேட் உள்ள உணவுகளை உண்பதை தவிர்த்து, நார்ச்சத்துள்ள கார்போஹைட்ரேட் உள்ள உணவுகளை உட்கொள்வது நல்லது.

I am diabetic so I don't eat any carbs at all: Carbs are the fuel of the body and even diabetics cannot cut out carbs completely. You have to exercise and take medications for diabetes. Try to eat fibrous carbohydrates instead of refined ones.

உண்மை - 4 "நீரிழிவு இருக்கும் போது இனிப்புள்ள காய்கறிகளை சாப்பிட்டால், நீரிழிவு அதிகரிக்கும்" என்று நினைப்பது. நீரிழிவு உள்ளவர்கள் அதிகமாக கிளைசீமிக் இன்டெக்ஸ் உள்ள உணவுகளை உண்டால், இரத்தத்தில் உள்ள சர்க்கரையின் அளவானது அதிகரிக்கும். அதற்காக இனிப்பாக இருக்கும் காய்கறிகளான பூசணிக்காயில், கிளைசீமிக் இன்டெக்ஸானது இல்லை. சொல்லப்போனால், இது உடலில் இன்சுலின் சுரப்பைத் தடுக்கும் பொருட்களை எதிர்த்துப் போராடுவதில் சிறந்தது.

Pumpkin and all other 'sweet' vegetables are taboo for diabetics: Diabetics should not eat foods that have a high glycemic index as they raise your blood sugar levels quickly. Pumpkin may taste sweet but does not have a high glycemic index. In fact it is beneficial for treating insulin resistance.

உண்மை - 5 "நீரிழிவு நோயாளிகள் எந்த ஒரு இனிப்புகளையும் உணவில் சேர்க்க கூடாது" என்று எண்ணுவது. உண்மையில் இந்நோய் உள்ளவர்கள் இனிப்புகளை முற்றிலும் தவிர்க்கக் கூடாது. எனவே இயற்கை இனிப்புகளான தேன் மற்றும் பழங்களை சாப்பிட வேண்டும். ஆனால் செயற்கை முறையில் சுத்திகரிக்கப்பட்ட சர்க்கரையை அதிகப்படியான அளவில் சாப்பிட்டால், அவை புற்றுநோயை உண்டாக்கும்,

Diabetics must always have sugar substitutes: It is better to have natural sugars like honey and fruits instead of saccharine. This is because many sugar substitutes are carcinogenic; regular intake of these artificial sugars can cause cancer.

உண்மை - 6 "என் குடும்பத்தில் யாரக்கும் நீரிழிவு இல்லை. எனவே எனக்கும் நீரிழிவு வராது "என்று நினைப்பது. நீரிழிவு பெரும்பாலும் ஒரு பரம்பரை நோயாக இருக்கலாம். ஆனால், இவை ஏற்படுவதற்கு முக்கிய காரணம் ஆரோக்கியமற்ற வாழ்க்கை முறை. அதாவது போதிய உடற்பயிற்சி, டென்சனான வாழ்க்கை போன்றவையும் நீரிழிவை உண்டாக்கும்.

No one in my family has diabetes so I am safe Diabetes is hereditary to a large extent. However, it is mainly a lifestyle disorder. So if you don't get time to exercise and have a very stressful life, you are in the high risk zone for getting diabetes.

உண்மை - 7 "குண்டாக இல்லாவிட்டால், நீரிழிவு நோய் வராது" என்று இருப்பது. உண்மையில் அதிகப்படியான உடல் எடை நீரிழிவு வருவதற்கான வாய்ப்பை அதிகரிக்கும் தான். அதே சமயம், நீரிழிவு உடலுக்கு வேண்டிய எடை இல்லாவிட்டாலும், ஏற்படும். எனவே உடல் எடை குறையும் போது, மிகவும் கவனமாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.

I am not obese so I can't be diabetic: Obesity definitely increases the chances of getting diabetes. However, diabetes can also make you lose weight. So be careful if you drop pounds abruptly and effortlessly.

உண்மை - 8 "குழந்தைகளுக்கு டைப்-2 நீரிழிவு வராது" என்பது. பொதுவாக அனைவரும் குழந்தைகளுக்கு டைப்-1 நீரிழிவு தான் ஏற்படும் என்று நினைக்கிறோம். ஆனால் குழந்தைகள் அதிகப்படியான ஜங்க் உணவுகளை சாப்பிட்டாலும் டைப்-2 நீரிழிவானது ஏற்படும்.

Kids don't have type 2 diabetes : We usually think that kids only have type 1 diabetes which is a birth defect. Considering the amount of junk food that kids eat today, it is not unheard of for kids to develop type 2 diabetes as well.

உண்மை - 9 "கர்ப்பகால நீரிழிவானது தற்காலிகமானது" என்று நினைப்பது. உண்மை தான், கர்ப்பகால நீரிழிவு பிரசவத்திற்கு பின் போய்விடும். ஆனால் அந்த நீரிழிவு முற்றிய நிலையில், பிற்காலத்தில் அது டைப்-2 நீரிழிவாக வந்துவிடும்

Gestational diabetes is temporary thus not a threat: It is true that gestational diabetes goes away after the pregnancy is over. However, women who suffer from gestational diabetes are at high risk to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

உண்மை - 10: "நான் இன்சுலின் எடுக்கிறேன். ஆகவே நான் எதை வேண்டுமானாலும் சாப்பிடலாம்" என்பது. நீரிழிவைக் கட்டுப்படுத்துவதற்கு, டயட் மற்றும் வாழ்க்கை முறையில் மாற்றம் நிச்சயம் வேண்டும். எனவே இன்சுலின் எடுத்தால், எதை வேண்டுமானாலும் சாப்பிடலாம் என்று இருந்தால், பின் நீரிழிவானது முற்றி உயிருக்கு ஆபத்தை ஏற்படுத்திவிடும்.

I take insulin/medications for diabetes so I can eat whatever I want: To control diabetes, you need to alter your diet and lifestyle. Taking insulin or medications does not give you the license to eat or do whatever you want.

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