Herbal Remedies for Diabetes

Diabetes is a lifelong, chronic health condition, in which the body is unable to break down sugar so the sugar levels are high in the blood, and also can't produce insulin or have resistance to insulin and therefore loses energy.

Diabetes causes: hunger, weight loss, thirst, urination, dehydration; and in severe cases also: heart disease, hearing and vision problems, and more.

Herbs for Diabetes

There are many supplements that are available to help with controlling diabetes. A few things that can help with the symptoms are:

• Allium - Allium sativum is more commonly known as garlic, and is thought to offer antioxidant properties and micro-circulatory effects. Allium may cause a reduction in blood glucose, increase secretion and slow the degradation of insulin.
• Aloe vera - Aloe Vera is a widely known household plant originating from arid countries and resembling the cactus. In some parts of the world, dried aloe vera sap and gel (taken from the inner portions of the leaves) are used traditionally to treat diabetes. Aloe vera may be able to lower fasting blood glucose levels as well as HbA1c.
• Bauhinia forficata and Myrcia uniflora - Bauhinia forficata grows in South America, and is used in Brazilian herbal cures. This plant has been referred to as ‘vegetable insulin.' Myrcia uniflora is also widely employed in South America.
• Cinnamon helps diabetics - Using cinnamon for treating diabetes is becoming a growing interest. With cinnamon bark and cinnamon flowers used medicinally, Chinese cinnamon also known as Cinnamomum aromaticum is the form used for diabetes. [More Information]
• Coccinia indica - Coccinia indica is also known as the ‘ivy gourd' and grows wild across the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally employed in ayurverdic remedies, the herb has been found to contain insulin-mimetic properties (i.e; it mimics the function of insulin.)
• Ficus carica - Ficus carica, or fig-leaf, is well known as a diabetic remedy in Spain and South-western Europe, but its active component is unknown. Some studies on animals suggest that fig-leaf facilitates glucose uptake.
• Ginseng - Ginseng is a collective name for a variety of different plant species. In some studies utilising American ginseng, decreases in fasting blood glucose were reported. Varieties include Korean ginseng, Siberian ginseng, American ginseng and Japanese ginseng. In some fields the plant, particularly the panax species, are hailed as ‘cure-all.'
• Green Tea - Green tea has been used traditionally to control blood sugar in the body. Animal studies suggest that green tea may help prevent the development of type 1 diabetes and slow the progression once it has developed. [More Information]
• Gymnema sylvestre - Gymnema sylvestre is also employed in traditional ayurverdic medicine. The plant grows in the tropical forests of southern and central India, and has been linked with significant blood glucose lowering.
• Momordica charantia - Momordica Charantia goes under a variety of names and is native to some areas of Asia, India, Africa and South America. Marketed as charantia, it is also known as karela or karolla and bitter melon. The herb may be prepared in a variety of different ways, and may be able to help diabetics with insulin secretion, glucose oxidation and other processes. Acute effects on blood glucose levels have also been reported.
• Opuntia streptacantha - Opuntia streptacantha (nopal) is commonly known as the prickly-pear cactus in the arid regions where it grows. Inhabitants of the Mexican desert have traditionally employed the plant in glucose control. Intestinal glucose uptake may be affected by some properties of the plant, and animal studies have found significant decreases in postprandial glucose and HbA1c.
• Silibum marianum - Silibum marianum is also known as milk thistle, and is a member of the aster family. Silymarin contains high concentrations of flavinoids and antioxidants, some of which may have a beneficial effect on insulin resistance.

Supplement for Glucose Management - Glucose M2

When used in conjunction with regular exercise and sound diet, Glucose M2 can provide you with an effective means to manage glucose in your body. 

Research has shown that the ingredients contained in this unique formula may be able to enhance carbohydrate metabolism and control fluctuating blood glucose (sugar) levels.

A few ingredients in Glucose M2 are:

• Magnesium - Magnesium plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism. It may influence the release and activity of insulin, the hormone that helps control blood glucose levels. A lack of magnesium can affect insulin resistance.
• Chromium - Chromium may be helpful for moving glucose and other nutrients into the cells of the body more efficiently. Additionally, low chromium levels are linked to other areas of health. Low Chromium levels may be responsible for glucose tolerance and glucose levels in the blood and urine.
• Zinc - Low zinc levels reduce the body's abilities to synthesize and secrete insulin, and glucose.
• Bitter Melon Ext. - The blood sugar leveling action of the fresh juice or extract of the unripe fruit has been shown in both experimental and clinical studies. Bitter melon's many constituents contain several compounds with properties shown to promote healthy blood sugar levels.
• Niacin - Niacin helps insulin response by controlling cholesterol factors. [More Information]
• Gymnemna Sylvestris Ext. - Gymnemna is thought to promote insulin secretion, and several studies report that it does control blood sugar. Gymnemna assists the pancreas in the production of insulin. It may also decrease one's cravings for sweets.

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