Diabetes is considered to be a disease caused by sedentary habits. It is characterized by a reduction in the amount of insulin produced in the pancreas which results in an increase in blood sugar and excessive sugar is eliminated from the body through urine.

The main symptoms of Diabetes are sticky and concentrated urine, sugar in urine, frequent urination, frequent hunger, excessive thirst, dryness of the skin, weak eyesight, fatigue, delayed healing of wounds and itching. Diabetes is caused due to lack of proper exercise, stress, unhealthy lifestyles, intake of excessive fat and sugar that results in the weakening of the digestive glands, thereby disturbing metabolism.  Hereditary factors and hormonal imbalance also contribute to the development o this condition.

Natural treatment for Diabetes:

The diet of a diabetic person is of utmost importance and must be chosen very carefully. All foods high in fat and sugar must be avoided such as potato chips, junk food, candies, crackers and cookies.

Bitter gourd is one of the most effective natural remedies for treating Diabetes. It should be included liberally in the diet of a diabetic individual. Extract the juice of bitter gourd and drink this every morning on an empty stomach for managing diabetes. Regular intake of this juice helps bring down the level of blood sugar.

Alternatively, you can also take Bitter gourd herbal dietary supplements in the form of vegetable capsules on a daily basis to treat diabetes.

Foods rich in iodine, phosphorus and silicon such as wheat germ, sesame seed butter, alfalfa, cod roe, apples, turnip greens, egg yolks, garlic, liquid chlorophyll, buckwheat and Swiss chard should be included in the diet.

Fenugreek is also highly beneficial for combating diabetes. Take one cup juice of fresh fenugreek leaves every morning on an empty stomach to lower the level of blood sugar. You can also take powdered fenugreek twice a day to treat diabetes.