It is an astonishing fact that more than 70% of the world population is still dependent on the natural form of medicine to combat all types of ailments. The use of natural medicine has been traced mainly in the Asian countries as compared to the western ones. But due to the dangerous side effects of western medicine more and more people are showing interest in using natural form of treatment mainly due to the absence of any side effects in using it. In this article let us find out some of the top herbs which have been effectively used for ages to keep diabetes under control and live a healthy life just like normal healthy people.

Salacia Oblonga

This herb has gained in immense popularity in recent past after clinical trials showed that it brings down blood sugar levels considerably as well as help in loosing weight which is a major concern for diabetics. This herb is easily available in capsule form and there are countless positive rave reviews by people who have actually used this herb to bring their diabetes under control.

Gymnema Sylvestre

It is a very popular herb in ayurvedic system of medicine and is used in treating a number of ailments. In diabetes it restricts the amount of sugar being absorbed from the food which helps maintain the blood sugar level even after having your meals. It has also been found to stimulate the production of insulin by promoting the pancreas to produce more beta cells which are the major source of insulin

Pterocarpus Marsupium

Known as kino in English it is very effective in beta cell regeneration as well as it reduces the amount of glucose absorbed in gastrointestinal tract. No other herb has been found to show such properties.

Indian Gooseberry

It helps maintain blood pressure as well as reduces the chances of eye complications in diabetes. It’s efficacy highly increases if used with karela as well as it gets rid of constipation and flushes out all toxins from the body.

Most diabetics just refuse to believe that diabetes can be prevented by leading a healthy life-style and that you do not have to resort to medications to treat the disorder. As it is, Type 1 diabetes is unavoidable. There is just no insulin in the body to regulate your blood sugar levels. You have to have an external source of insulin.

However, for Type 2 diabetes, you can prevent its emergence and not wait until diabetes sets in before you take negative action by consuming medications.

If you are obese, then you can start to exercise at least three times weekly. Do not force yourself on exercise. There is no need for you to run the marathon. No. Just realise that doing the household chores like rearranging the furniture, cleaning the carpet and vacuuming the floor can do a lot in burning fat. You really sweat yourself out doing these things. Mowing your garden is another chore worthwhile doing. If you go out into the city on an errand, park your car a few blocks away from your destination and then start walking. If you have to go to the third floor of a building, take the stairs and forget the escalator. Brisk walking for thirty minutes thrice a week is just sufficient to activate your body, and any form of exercise will greatly sensitize insulin to carry its function in blood sugar levels control.

Eat healthy food. By this I mean no sugar or any derivatives of it. You can consume all the fowl, vegetables, fish and sea food that you want but leave all those foods that lead to sugar production in your body. This includes foods made from flour. When you do your groceries, make it a point to read the labels on the food containers. For fruits, I would be a little bit choosy as some of them are very high in sugar content based on the glycemic index. As a guideline, just avoid those fruits which taste sweet on the tongue.

Lose weight if the the pounds on you is excessive. The beauty of weight loss is that just a loss of 5 percent of your body weight can greatly reduce the risk of diabetes. Beautiful. The weight loss will not only preventing diabetes from setting in but also will ensure that you have an energetic body complete with a healthy heart and self-confidence. Go for it.