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Natural Remedies for

Type 2 Diabetes
How to reverse your type 2 diabetes

Do you have type 2 diabetes, or are you at risk for diabetes? If so, then you’ve
come to the right place.

This guide gives you an overview of what you need to know about treating and
reversing type 2 diabetes. Our other guides can teach you more about the
symptoms of diabetes, as well as provide specific information about type 2
diabetes and type 1 diabetes.

Many people with diabetes or prediabetes have improved their health with
dietary changes. You can too! Making these changes may allow you to reduce or
eliminate diabetes medication, and help you lose weight as well.

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common form of diabetes, accounting for over
90% of all cases.

Type 2 diabetes begins when an individual makes more insulin than the body can
handle. When people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, they often have ten
times more insulin in their bodies than normal.

Consistently elevated blood insulin levels can cause weight gain and other
symptoms of insulin resistance.
Over time, the pancreas can no longer make enough insulin to keep blood sugar
levels in check — even though it may still be making a lot! That’s because cells
have become increasingly resistant to insulin’s effect. When this happens, blood
sugar levels start to rise, and a person may be diagnosed with prediabetes or type
2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes often affects people who are middle-aged or older, although it is
becoming increasingly common in teenagers and young adults in poor metabolic
health.

Common symptoms of diabetes

* Increased thirst and urination

* Severe fatigue

* Feeling hungrier than usual

* Unexplained weight loss

* Delayed healing of injuries

* Blurred vision

* Numbness and tingling in hands, feet or toes

* Dark patches of skin

* Skin rashes and lesions

* Yeast and urinary tract infections (women)

* Erectile dysfunction (men)


Food & diabetes

People with diabetes have difficulty keeping blood sugar levels in a normal range.
The blood turns “too sweet” as glucose levels rise.

Sugar in your blood comes from two places: your liver and the food that you eat.
You can’t do much to control the amount of sugar your liver makes, but you can
control the foods you eat.

Foods are made up of three broad categories known as macronutrients (major


nutrients): carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Many foods are a combination of two
or all three macronutrients, but we often group foods according to whether they
are mostly carbohydrate, protein, or fat.

Carbohydrates and blood sugar

Carbohydrates, or carbs, usually come from starches or sugars and turn into
glucose when they are digested. When glucose enters the bloodstream, it’s called
blood glucose, or blood sugar.

Carbohydrates

The more carbohydrate eaten in a meal, the more sugar is absorbed into the
bloodstream and usually the higher the blood sugar will be.

Although very few people would agree that sugary foods are good for you, some
foods that we think of as “healthy” — such as fruit — can have a lot of sugar. And
many people don’t know that starchy foods — such as bread, rice, pasta, and
potatoes — quickly turn to sugar when you digest them.
For some people, eating a potato could raise blood sugar as much as eating 9
teaspoons of sugar! It can be hard to predict exactly how someone’s blood sugar
will respond, as this will likely vary based on genetics and baseline insulin
sensitivity.

By testing your blood sugar before eating and every 30-minutes after eating for
up to two hours, you can quickly learn how different foods affect your blood
glucose level. The results may surprise you!

Protein

Protein containing foods include eggs, poultry, meat, seafood and tofu. Although
individuals have different responses to these foods, consuming moderate
amounts of protein at a meal generally has a mild to no effect on blood sugar.

Fat

Dietary fat by itself has practically no effect on blood sugar. However, we seldom
eat fat all by itself. Some foods, like cheese, are made up of mostly protein and
fat. These foods probably won’t raise your blood sugar very much.

But other foods, like doughnuts and French fries, are made up mostly of
carbohydrate and fat. Because they’re high in carbs and fat together, these foods
are likely to significantly raise your blood sugar.

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How to lower blood sugar with diet

What happens if you remove foods that raise your blood sugar from your diet? Is
there anything good left to eat? We think so. In fact, we have a whole guide on
the best foods to control diabetes.

But a picture is worth a thousand words. These are just a few of the delicious
foods that don’t raise blood sugar for just about everyone:

Many people with type 2 diabetes are now choosing a diet based primarily on
low-carb foods, and many clinicians are catching on as well.

A person with type 2 diabete will often notice that, starting with the first meal,
their blood sugar improves. The need for medications, especially insulin, is usually
dramatically reduced. Substantial weight loss and health marker improvements
often follow.

Finally, people usually feel better and have more energy and alertness.

Choosing foods low in carbs is an effective way to help you control your blood
sugar and is safe for most people. However, if you are taking medications for your
diabetes, you must work with your healthcare provider to adjust your
medications when you change your diet since the need for medications, especially
insulin, may be greatly reduced.
Natural Remedies for Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (also called diabetes mellitus) results from the perfect storm of
not enough movement, too much of the wrong foods, emotional stress, lack of
sleep, toxins, and genetics. More often than not, patients with type 2 diabetes
look towards natural medicine in addition to their conventional medicine for help
in treating their disease. Natural medicines and using food as medicine is a
wonderful way to complement your diabetes treatment. However, if added
without the correct knowledge or guidance, mixing herbs, supplements and
medicines can lead to a drop in blood sugar called hypoglycemia.

While I do not recommend starting any new treatments without consulting your
health care provider, below find a list of my top natural remedies for type 2
diabetes.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

The primary compound in ACV is acetic acid and is believed to be responsible for
many of its health benefits. There are many evidence-based approaches to using
ACV. Taking 2 tablespoons before bedtime can reduce your morning fasting sugar
levels. Even better, 1-2 tablespoons of ACV taken with meals can decrease the
glycemic load of a carbohydrate rich meal. I generally tell patients to either
consume ACV alone, prior to a meal or mix it into salad dressings or teas.

2. Fiber and Barley

Eating fiber decreases blood sugar and insulin concentrations. The


recommended amount of fiber is around 30 grams per day. Most Americans get
around 6-8 grams, which is not nearly enough. While you can take fiber
supplements like Metamucil (psylium husk), the best way to reach your goal is to
eat your veggies! Barley is a high-fiber, high-protein grain which has lots of data
to support its role in helping improve blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol and general
inflammation. Barley does not requiring soaking and usually can cook in less than
15 minutes on the stove top with just some water and salt.

3. Chromium

Mainly found in brewer’s yeast, deficiency in chromium impairs the metabolism


of glucose. Evidence supports chromium for lower blood sugar and A1c levels. Be
careful if you have kidney disease with this supplement.

4. Zinc

Those with diabetes are commonly found to be zinc deficient. Studies have
shown zinc supplementation can reduce blood sugar and A1C, have an
antioxidant effect, lower blood sugar and even help treat some of the
complications related to diabetes. Large doses of zinc can inhibit the absorption
of other minerals like copper, so be sure to ask for guidance of the appropriate
dosing.

5. Aloe Vera

The sap of aloe vera is known for its laxative effect. Therefore, make sure to get
the juice of the gel! There is increasing evidence for use of the gel, which is the
mucilaginous material inside the leaves. Be sure that any product you buy is free
of aloin or anthraquinones to avoid finding yourself in the bathroom!

6. Berberine

This is one of my all-time favorite botanicals found in plants such as goldenseal,


barberry, Oregon grape root and Coptis. Current evidence supports its use for
decreasing blood sugar and hba1c. Be aware that this herb can interfere with
metabolism of traditional pharmaceuticals and should never be taken while
pregnant.

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7. Cinnamon

A medically beneficial indulgence to help lower your blood sugar and cholesterol
levels.

8. Fenugreek

A seed commonly used as a food spice has been used abroad for centuries for its
medical benefits to lower cholesterol and hba1c. If your urine smells like maple
syrup, not to worry, this is a known side effect and is harmless.

9. Gymnema

Used for centuries in India, evidence is catching up to its medical use showing
benefits for glucose metabolism, insulin levels and as an adjunct to improve the
results of traditional pharmaceuticals. Be aware, because this botanical works
synergistically with your meds, you must monitor your blood sugar closely to
avoid having hypoglycemia.

10. Nopal

Ever see nopales at your favorite Mexican restaurant? Now you can order them
and, rest assured, you’re choosing a food that help lower your blood sugar.
Nopales are the pads of the prickly pear cactus and when cooked right are
delicious! I personally like eating them with eggs or as a salad.

Please remember: This list of herbs is not medical advice and should not be taken
unless advised by a healthcare provider.

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