Three Home Remedies For Battling Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most talked about diseases in the world but many do not know that India is actually the Diabetes Capital of the World with over 50 million people suffering from type-2 diabetes. As per the statistics of WHO, Diabetes results in over 3.4 million deaths every year. WHO also projects that the deaths caused by high blood sugar may double by 2030. The occurrence of type-2 diabetes will expectedly increase to about 58% in India and reach somewhere close to 87 million by 2030.
For those who are unaware about Diabetes, here’s a simple explanation – Diabetes occurs when your body is unable to regulate the amount of glucose or sugar levels in your blood. Our body breaks down the carbohydrates we get from the food we consume into glucose which is also stored in our liver. The pancreas produces a hormone called insulin which regulates the blood glucose levels and keeps it within healthy limits. In type 1 diabetes, your own immune system damages the cells that make insulin, which leads to the rise in blood glucose levels. While in type 2 diabetes, there is an insulin resistance developed in the body which means that insulin is produced by the body but it doesn’t work properly.
But the best thing is that Diabetes can be taken care of by some easy home remedies in a natural way. Here are three home remedies for your diabetes problem.
Bitter Gourd or ‘Karela’ might be a turn off for many people but its benefits are great. Having a preparation of Karela in your intake at least once a week is known to help diabetic patients. Have a glassful of Bitter Gourd juice on an empty stomach every three days.
Commonly known as Isabgol, Psyllium Husk has laxative properties but little do many people know that it is a good remedy for diabetes too. When Psyllium Husk is soaked in water and consumed, it slows down the breakdown and absorption of blood glucose, hence beneficial for diabetics. Azkka’s Azkalax-S is Psyllium Husk with Senna and is available at your nearest chemist.
Basil Leaf a. k. a Tulsi may make your tea tastier but its benefits are not limited to that. The leaves of Tulsi have antioxidants and essential oils which produce compounds which help in enhancing the function of pancreatic cells that store and release insulin. They also increase the sensitivity to insulin, thus benefiting those suffering from diabetes.
Apart from these home remedies, you should ideally get your regular check-ups done to keep a note of your blood glucose levels, exercise regularly and eat healthy food.