Lowering Blood Sugar

Prior to the development of insulin and other laboratory-manufactured medications, ancient healers prescribed natural remedies for the treatment of diabetes and lowering blood sugar. Please understand that while these examples should in no way replace conventional medical treatment, the following methods have been clinically shown to be effective in lowering levels in adults suffering from Type II diabetes.



Cactus. Native Mexican Indians have used cactus leaves to lower blood-sugars for years. Recent studies have confirmed its effectiveness in reducing blood glucose due to the sticky pectin found in its mucilage. For this to be effective you only need to blend prepared and chopped cactus with some water to thin. Two tablespoons of cactus juice in the morning and two tablespoons at night have proven to be effective in lowering blood sugar.



Bitter melon and other green foods. Bitter melon is highly effective in lowering blood sugar. For centuries, cultures around the world have used bitter melon to lower levels naturally. Please beware however if you are pregnant or preparing this for a child as consuming the melon flesh, cooked or raw can cause hypoglycemia.



Vinegar. On-going trials are testing the efficacy of vinegar in lowering blood sugar levels and so far have promising results. Doctors theorize that properties in vinegar mimic the actions of diabetes medication such a Metformin. Participants in clinical trials took a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before each meal.



Cinnamon. As little as 1 gram of cinnamon a day can have positive effects for diabetics. The beneficial component in cinnamon is not affected by heat which makes it a good additive to decaffeinated coffee or tea.



Coffee. Studies show that coffee drinkers have a 30 percent lower risk for developing diabetes. However you must only drink decaffeinated coffee as caffeine is known to cause spikes in blood sugar.



Tea. Both black and green teas boosts insulin activity while the polyphenols contained in the tea reduce the amount of the enzyme, amylase, that is necessary to convert starch into glucose. Decaffeinated teas are the way to go.



Water. Water was the first natural remedy prescribed by the human body itself. Diabetics experience excess thirst as a way for the body to flush out the excess glucose from the blood. Drink lots and lots of water.



While these are important in lowering blood sugar it is important to avoid things that cause high blood sugar as well. Avoid sugary drinks, refined wheat products, refined sugars, alcohol and aspirin.



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Julia Hanf is the author of the book How To Play the Diabetes Diet Game and Win









Julia Hanf is the author of the book How To Play the Diabetes Diet Game and Win