Natural Cures For Diabetes

Many physicians will prescribe medications to help you control the symptoms of diabetes. Before you begin a treatment with medication, you should discuss with your physician the side effects of the medication, as well as any interactions with other drugs or food. For those who do not wish to risk the side effects of medication, here are some natural cures for diabetes

• Ginseng – has been shown to help control blood sugar levels

• Chromium – helps the body’s cells properly respond to insulin

• Magnesium – can help regulate blood sugar levels. Magnesium can be found naturally in foods such as green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Low magnesium levels can worsen the symptoms of diabetes.

• Cinnamon – can help to control blood glucose levels.

• Zinc – helps in the production and storage of insulin. Zinc can be found naturally in foods such as oysters, ginger root, pecans, egg yolk, beef liver, sardines, almonds, and chicken.

• Bitter melon – helps to increase the number of beta cells, the cells that produce insulin.

• Indian Kino – this herb helps to regenerate beta cells

• Gymnema Sylvestre – helps the pancreas to produce insulin and help insulin to lower blood sugar levels

• Indian Gooseberry – helps to stimulate the pancreas causing the pancreas to produce more insulin