Pills are not the only answer to diabetes – embrace alternatives like bitter gourd

#bittergourd #type2diabetes #insulin #health #dialysis Diabetes is a dreaded disease and a worry for many – but, stopping taking sweets and relying on pills, insulin and dialysis are not the only remedies. There are several other alternatives that can be tried and implemented to cut the risks. A few of these have been outlined in this report. As per recent statistics, India has more people with Type 2 diabetes than any other nation. And eating sweets is not the only cause for this disease because stress and genes also contribute to this state of affairs. Very little can be done when it is genetic, but alternates can certainly help out.

On top of the list is bitter gourd or karela. Taking bitter gourd juice on an empty stomach has proved to prevent diabetes. If the bitterness is intolerable, it can be made into stuffed karela or even fry them like chips and have them as a snack or a side dish in your meals.
Then there is methi or fenugreek - soak a few seeds (1/4 tsps) of methi in water overnight and gulp it down with the water immediately after brushing your teeth in the morning.
The guava has good vitamin C property and high fibre content and is one fruit that diabetics can safely have – it is available all the year round. Gooseberry/amla juice can also help to reduce blood sugar levels.
For those who must have sugar in coffee or tea, a solution is to substitute sugar with honey. Black coffee without sugar cuts the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Moreover, green tea can also contain blood sugar and insulin levels in the body.

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Diabetics to note - five foods that can take care of diabetes

#diabetes #health #omega3 #insulin Diabetes is a modern day killer disease and life for diabetic people is certainly not sweet memories because it is the sweet that hurts the most. Once diabetes is detected, the individual has to go in for sugarless foods and, sweet shops in Bengal offer diabetic sweets.
Diabetes is a widely read and discussed subject and a report in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 4 April 2015 reveals the advantages for going in for five types of food that are good for those who suffer from this disease.

The five foods suggested are dates, milk, flaxseeds, sage and beans – these are five food items that can play a crucial role in taking care of diabetes.
Dates – these are a bit sticky fruit with a sweet taste and rich in fiber. It is considered to be a diabetes-friendly snack because dates are rich in antioxidants when compared against grapes, oranges, broccoli and peppers. The specialists suggest to take raw dates with walnuts.
Milk – this, as we all know, is one of the best sources of calcium and Vitamin D apart from being blood sugar-friendly. Milk products like cottage cheese and low-fat yogurt are also good for diabetic people. Milk in your cereal for breakfast helps as does cottage cheese as a snack.
Flaxseeds – this is a good source of fiber and alpha-linolenic acid. The body converts these to omega-3. It is believed that flaxseed lowers not only blood sugar but also cholesterol. Hence, the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and other cardiovascular issues are reduced. Flaxseeds can be taken with oatmeal for breakfast or with paneer.
Sage – this is a type of herb that boosts the secretion of insulin and helps to curb blood sugar in pre-diabetic stages while managing it in Type 2 diabetics. Moreover, it helps in liver functions which, in turn, improves immunity of the body. A German study has found that consuming this herb sage on an empty stomach can reduce the blood glucose levels. It can also be added to your tea.
Beans – these as we all now are high in fiber content and help to steady blood sugar, and even lower cholesterol. Beans burn body fat because they contain calcium. Can be taken in the form of a bean and sprout salad or in your soup.

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