Natural remedies for diabetes

India has 67 million diabetics in India according to latest estimates from the International Diabetes Federation. This constitutes about 8% of the country's population. Sedentry lifestyle, junk food, lack of exercise, fattened foods has upped the diabetes risk. Doctors and nutritional experts opine that most of the health problems are due to wrong eating habits. A few changes in your diet can go a long way in cutting the diabetes risk.

There are innumerable drugs available that claim to cure diabetes. But it's best to resort to some home remedies.

Here are a few natural remedies for diabetes. You could try any of these for benefit

Natural juices of wheat grass and aloe vera are widely available in the market. These before or after meals can do wonders

Add a 2tsps of Amla juice with a pinch of turmeric and have it first thing in the morning

Soak a few grains of methi (fenugreek seeds) in water overnight. Gulp it down on empty stomach

Mix a tbsp of bitter gourd juice with a tbsp of Jamun juice with a glass of lukewarm water and consume it every morning before your walk

Boil a few leaves of neem leaves in water and have the water

Studies have shown that avocado seed extract cuts blood sugar

Black coffee without sugar cuts Type 2 diabetes risk

Green tea helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels in the body, according to reports

Guava is a good source of Vitamin C and fibre. You often see diabetic munching on this fruit. However, a recent study has found that guava with skin ups blood sugar levels in the body. So diabetics can have the fruit without the peel