Home remedies lower blood glucose levels preventing diabetes

Home remedies lower blood glucose levels preventing diabetes


(NaturalNews) For people flirting with elevated blood glucose levels,
the looming threat of having to take insulin shots can truly be
frightening. Diabetes has become more prevalent than ever due to the
All-American diet consisting of fast junk food, sodas, and the variety
of other garbage people consume -- counter to common rational health
advice. Even for many participating in healthier lifestyles and eating
whole foods, blood sugar levels may still be troublesome. Whether you're
diabetic or prediabetic, there are a variety of home remedies available
to help manage your numbers and eliminate the need for insulin.

The basics

·
Drink more water, especially immediately after a meal. Water aids
digestion and flushes the system. Although there are some branches of
alternative medicine that advise against drinking with meals, it's in
your best interest to ignore that advice if you want to lower your
glucose levels. Try it and observe how you feel. Take blood sugar
readings and see the proof.

· Exercise! When exercising, your muscles burn sugars stored in the body, lowering overall blood sugar levels.

·
Change your diet. Add more vegetables, legumes, lean protein and whole
grains while reducing the amounts of simple carbohydrates. Choose foods
that are lower on the glycemic index.

· Eat frequent, smaller meals throughout the day every three to four hours to maintain stability for blood sugar levels

· Lose weight to help manage glucose levels and lower blood sugar

· Eliminate alcohol and sodas, both which cause blood sugar to fluctuate

·
Check your thyroid levels. It's not uncommon for people with
under-active thyroid to have concomitant problems with their pancreas
and insulin production.

Supplements

· Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)
-- ALA is an antioxidant whose action help to lower blood glucose
levels by assisting the body in better use of its insulin. In addition,
ALA has been found to reduce or eliminate diabetic neuropathy and other
nerve-related conditions. Because ALA is so effective at reducing blood sugar, diabetics should monitor levels closely.

· Chromium
-- Low doses of chromium supplementation have been shown to help with
blood glucose control. Like ALA blood sugar levels should be closely
monitored if you're diabetic.

Foods, herbs, spices

· Chia Seeds
prevent blood glucose levels from spiking. Make a chia smoothie or some
breakfast porridge. Soak two tablespoons each of chia and hemp seeds in
boiling water for five minutes. Add your favorite raw nuts, berries,
coconut flakes, coconut oil and stevia.

· Apple cider vinegar
-- organic please -- works wonders in reducing blood sugar, along with
its other miraculous benefits. Take one to two tablespoons in water
before or with meals, three times a day to prevent spikes in blood glucose levels.

· Add fiber and a digestive enzyme to your meals to help increase the motility of your digestive tract and prevent gas and bloating

· Eat cinnamon
to lower blood sugar. Make tea by boiling two to three fresh cinnamon
sticks in a quart of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon and
drink the tea straight hot or chilled. Add cinnamon to porridge,
smoothies and any other dishes to enjoy its remarkable benefits. The
recommended dose is one gram daily for 40 days -- and it's effects will
last an additional 20 days.

· Salacia is an ayurvedic herb
used in India to treat diabetes, stabilize blood glucose levels and
regulate metabolic imbalances. It's recommended to only use this potent
herb when necessary to lower spikes in blood sugar, rather than taking it daily.

· Green tea
is high in polyphenols and has been found to protect against wide
swings in glucose levels; however, it contains caffeine which may cause
side effects for some people.


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