Diabetes Natural Treatment

Those who consumed the most cereal fiber had a 33 percent lower risk of developing diabetes than those who took in the least, while those who consumed the most magnesium had a 23 percent lower risk than those who consumed the least. There was no association between fruit or vegetable fiber and diabetes risk.

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Grapefruit may help to reduce blood sugar levels in individuals that have Diabetes, though studies are not entirely conclusive. A 2003 study into the effectiveness of the fruit showed that individuals that consumed half of a grapefruit before each meal for 12 weeks lost an average of 3.6 pounds, compared to the control group, which lost about half a pound.

Recent studies indicate that cinnamon may help to prevent the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. Just a teaspoon of the popular spice is all that is needed to help fat cells respond to the body’s naturally-produced insulin in order to lower blood sugar levels by an average of 20%. Once a Diabetic begins taking regular doses of cinnamon, his or her body should respond within 40 days.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such as acupuncture, is gaining ground among Western cultures, as the Diabetes epidemic is quickly becoming the predominant Western healthcare concern. In most cases, acupuncture treats the complications of Diabetes, such as poor circulation and nerve damage, but may have very little effect in actually delaying the onset of Diabetes.