Eat Less And Walk more to control diabetes and improve life style.
How fast diabetes is goring is a big concern in India and around the world. American diabetes association comes with 10 food that help to control blood sugar and improve life style and help us to leave better.
1) Beans
kidney, pinto, navy, black and other types of beans are rich in nutrients and high in fiber and high in calories. If we use it in our daily meal it improves our beta cells.
2) Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Spinach, collard greens, mustard greens, kale and other dark, leafy green veggies are nutrient-dense, low in carbohydrates.
Try to eat too much you can’t i think, these vegetables really good for health.
3) Citrus Fruit:
citrus fruits like orange, grapefruit,are rich in vitamin C, which helps heart health.
It always help to keep vitamin c intact in your body.
So please choose your favorite as it will nutrients without sending your blood sugar soaring
4) Sweet Potatoes
A starchy vegetable packed full of vitamin A and fiber. Try in place of regular potatoes for a lower GI alternative.
5) Berries
Berries has antioxidant, vitamins and lot of fiber. Choose fresh or frozen for salads, smoothies or cereal.
Use Berries in your meals and try to control your blood sugar level and leave your life.
6) Tomatoes
Enjoy this low-calorie super food raw or cooked. Serve sliced, steamed, broiled or stewed, as a side dish, in salads, soups, casseroles or other dishes.
“You’re getting really very vital nutrients — vitamin C and iron and vitamin E,”
7) Fish High in Omega-3
Omega 3 fatty acids that help both heart health and diabetes. But try to stay away from breaded or deep-fried fish.
Whole Grains
Eat whole grain as we always says
“stay away from Maida flour ( is a finely milled and refined flour of wheat ) ”
Pearled barley, oatmeal, breads and other whole-grain foods are high in fiber and contain nutrients such as magnesium, chromium, folate and omega 3 fatty acids.
9) NUTS:
Research now shows NUTS are “good fats” (including omega 3s) that improve heart health and provide other benefits.
Nuts are high in calories, so
“you can’t eat a whole bag of almonds or walnuts,” but use little everyday
10 ) Fat-free Milk and Yogurt:
Dairy foods provide the calcium and vitamin D your body needs so we should use fat free milk and yogurt.
Can herbs or supplements help you control your diabetes?
Yes it can and it improves our life style too much.
There are following herbs or supplements that help you control your diabetes?
1) Gymnema Sylvestre :
Gymnema Sylvestre helps to control diabetes
(Gymnema sylvestre is a herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India where it has been used as a naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia. Info : Wikipedia)
This plant’s Hindi name translates as “sugar destroyer,” and the plant is said to reduce the ability to detect sweetness. It’s regarded as one of the most powerful herbs for blood-sugar control.
Herbs for Diabetes treatment is not new to Indian. Since ancient times, Indian useses plants and plant extracts were to combat diabetes.We are Covering herbs that have been confirmed by scientific investigation, which appear to be most effective, relatively non-toxic and have substantial documentation of efficiency.
Cinnamon
dalchini is good for diabetes
Cinnamon (In hindi Dalchni ) is the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has insulin-like properties, which able to decrease blood glucose levels as well as triglycerides and cholesterol, all of which are important especially for type 2 diabetes patients. Just half a teaspoon of cinnamon into the daily diet of a diabetics can significantly reduce blood glucose levels.
use Cinnamon (In hindi Dalchni ) in your daily meal.
Pterocarpus marsupium
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Pterocarpus marsupium, or the Indian Kino Tree is a medium to large, deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, where it occurs in parts of the Western Ghats in the Karnataka-Kerala region.(Info: wikipedia)
Pterocarpus marsupium demonstrates to reduce the glucose absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, and improve insulin and pro-insulin levels. It also effective in beta cell regeneration, No other drug or natural agent has been shown to generate this activity.
The heart wood is astringent, bitter acrid, anti inflammatory, anthelmintic, anodyne. Beside diabetes, it is also good for elephantiasis, leucoderma, diarrhoea, dysentary, rectalgia, cough and greyness of hair.
Bitter-melon good for diabeties
Use Bitter gourd (karela). This vegetable contains a high dosage of ’plant insulin’. It lowers the blood-sugar levels effectively.
Have the juice of three to four karelas early morning on an empty stomach.
As a vegetable, too, it can be taken on a regular basis.
Powder the seeds of karela (measuring 1 teaspoon), mix with water and drink it.
Gymnema sylvestre
Gymnemasylvestre
Gymnema sylvestre is a herb native to the tropical forests of southern and central India where it has been used as a naturopathic treatment for diabetes for nearly two millennia.Sanskrit Name : Meshasringi, Madhinasini or madhoolika, Hindi: Gurmar, Tamil and Malayalam are Sirukurinchaan(சிறுகுரிஞ்சான்), Amudhapushpam, Chakkarakkolli.(Info: wikipedia)
These remedy has been used in India for treating diabetes for about 2000 years. Today in India it is being used to treat primarily type II diabetes and type I as well. Gymnema also improves the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar in both type I and type II diabetes. This herb is showing up in more and more over the counter weight loss products and blood sugar balancing formulas.
onion
onion is good for diabetes
Onion is a member of the lily family (Liliaceae).Because of its diuretic and digestive properties, onion works against diabetes.
Raw onion is more useful.
Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that onion consists of an active ingredient called APDS (allyl propyl disulphide). APDS has been shown to block the breakdown of insulin by the liver and possibly to stimulate insulin production by the pancreas, thus increasing the amount of insulin and reducing sugar levels in the blood.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the family Fabaceae. Fenugreek is used both as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop. It is frequently used in curry.
The name “fenugreek” or foenum-graecum is from Latin for “Greek hay”. The Gujarati name is Methi(મેથી) or Methya (મેથ્યા). The Kannada name is “menthya” (ಮೆಂತ್ಯ). The Tamil name for it is “Vendayam” (வெந்தயம்). The Telugu name for it is “Menthikoora”. The Malayalam name is “Uluva” (ഉലുവ).In Bosnian/Croatian it is called “Piskavica”. In Sinhala it is called Uluhaal (උළුහාල්). (In Marathi, Oriya,Bangla, Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi it is called Methi (मेथी) (Bangla: মেথী ),(Urdu: میتھی).
Info: (wikipedia)
Pre-clinical and clinical studies have demonstrated the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek seeds. The fiber-rich fraction of fenugreek seeds can lowered blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, and to a lesser extent, for lowering blood cholesterol. Additionally, the soluble fiber content of fenugreek may play a role in aiding weight control.
Impotent: A typical dose range is 5 to 30 g three times per day with meals. Known side effects of high doses include mild digestive distress. Fenugreek should not be used by pregnant or nursing women.
Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Blueberries are flowering plants of the genus Vaccinium (a genus which also includes cranberriesand bilberries) with dark-purple berries and is a perennial. Species in the section Cyanococcus are the most common fruits sold as “blueberries” and are mainly native to North America.[1] They are usually erect but sometimes prostrate shrubs varying in size from 10 centimetres (3.9 in) to 4 metres (160 in) tall. In commercial blueberry production, smaller species are known as “lowbush blueberries” (synonymous with “wild”) and the larger species, are known as “highbush blueberries”. The leaves can be either deciduous or evergreen, ovate to lanceolate, and 1–8 centimetres (0.39–3.1 in) long and 0.5–3.5 centimetres (0.20–1.4 in) broad. The flowers are bell-shaped, white, pale pink or red, sometimes tinged greenish.
Info: wikipedia
Blueberry is a natural method of controlling or lowering blood sugar levels when they are slightly elevated – Sugar Diabetes. Results have shown the leaves have an active ingredient with a remarkable ability to get rid the body of excessive sugar in the blood.
It is a good astringent and helps relieve inflammation of the kidney, bladder and prostate.
To use, steep two to three handfuls of leaves in 4 cups hot water for half an hour. Drink three cups a day.
Important : Decisions to use herbs or other alternative treatments for diabetes should be carefully considered. Individuals using prescription drugs should discuss taking herbs or supplements with their pharmacist or health care provider before starting.
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kidney, pinto, navy, black and other types of beans are rich in nutrients and high in fiber and high in calories. If we use it in our daily meal it improves our beta cells.
Spinach, collard greens, mustard greens, kale and other dark, leafy green veggies are nutrient-dense, low in carbohydrates. 
citrus fruits like orange, grapefruit,are rich in vitamin C, which helps heart health.
A starchy vegetable packed full of vitamin A and fiber. Try in place of regular potatoes for a lower GI alternative.
Berries has antioxidant, vitamins and lot of fiber. Choose fresh or frozen for salads, smoothies or cereal.
Enjoy this low-calorie super food raw or cooked. Serve sliced, steamed, broiled or stewed, as a side dish, in salads, soups, casseroles or other dishes.
Omega 3 fatty acids that help both heart health and diabetes. But try to stay away from breaded or deep-fried fish.
Whole Grains 
Eat whole grain as we always says 
Research now shows NUTS are “good fats” (including omega 3s) that improve heart health and provide other benefits.
Dairy foods provide the calcium and vitamin D your body needs so we should use fat free milk and yogurt.
