Diabetes is a disorder characterized by excess amount of blood glucose or blood sugar. This occurs when there is decrease in the production of the hormone insulin in the body. There are two types that attribute to the diabetes: insulin deficiency and insulin resistance. In insulin deficiency the pancreas does not produce enough insulin due to malfunction of insulin producing cells. In insulin resistance the pancreas produces plenty of insulin, but the body cannot use the insulin properly thereby shooting up the blood sugar level. If untreated, high glucose levels damage the blood vessels, posing great health problems in the long run.

Home Remedies for Diabetes
Take Garlic in capsules it helps circulation and regulates sugar level. Take two teaspoons of powdered Fenugreek seeds with milk. Two teaspoons of the seeds can also be swallowed whole, daily. Amla , due to its vitamin C content is effective in controlling diabetes. A tablespoon of its juice, mixed with a cup of fresh bitter-gourd juice, taken daily for two months will secrete the pancreas and enable it to secrete insulin. 500 mg of L-glutamine and taurine a day to reduce sugar craving and to help release insulin.

Dietary Controls
Thanks to modern laboratory technology, diabetics can perform urinalysis and blood-sugar tests conveniently in their own homes. While it makes it easy to monitor oneself, remember- diabetes is a serious condition. Do not embark on any plan of treatment without a doctors supervision.

Many cases of diabetes can be completely controlled-controlled, not cured-by a sensible diet. By sticking to a low-calorie, high-carbohydrate diet with plenty of fiber, and exercising (walking at a normal speed for a half hour after every meal), many diabetics reduce or eliminate their need for medication and feel better than ever. The importance of controlled weight loss, especially for the obese, cannot be overemphasized.

Combination Plate
Along with a well-balanced, sugar-free diet, the combination of garlic, watercress and parsley, eaten daily, might help regulate blood-sugar levels for some diabetics.