The cases of diabetes are increasing rapidly all over the world. Diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar and insulin levels are affected. Till now no such medicine or treatment is available, which can eliminate diabetes from the root, but it can be controlled through the use of Ayurvedic herbs and lifestyle changes. Type 2 diabetes has been considered the most common of all types of diabetes, which is caused by obesity and lack of physical activity. In such a situation, type 2 diabetes can be controlled by the use of herbs like aloe vera and cinnamon.

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Today in this article, you will know which herbs can be beneficial in case of diabetes.

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  1. Ayurvedic herbs beneficial in type 2 diabetes
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Doctors for Herbs for type 2 diabetes

Here we are telling in detail that by consuming which herbs the level of type 2 diabetes can be controlled -

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is usually used for skin problems, but it can also prove beneficial in type 2 diabetes. In 2013, published research claimed that aloe vera can help in correcting the beta cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. Researchers believed that this could be due to the antioxidant effects present in aloe vera. At the same time, a 2016 study showed that aloe vera can help control fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C levels. Patients suffering from diabetes can consume aloe vera juice or smoothie.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon is an aromatic spice, which is used to enhance the taste of sweets and other things. This spice increases the sweetness in food, due to which there is less need to add artificial sweeteners. This is the reason why type 2 diabetes patients like cinnamon a lot.

A 2016 study on humans suggested that taking cinnamon may improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG) or hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. Most of the people involved in this study had not stopped taking their diabetes medicine. Some other studies also show that taking cinnamon improved insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.

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Karela (Bitter gourd)

Bitter gourd has been specially mentioned in Ayurveda. It can be used in many types of diseases. It may help lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity and decreasing the absorption of glucose in the intestine. Bitter gourd can be taken as a supplement or it can also be included in your diet.

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Milk Thistle

People have been using milk thistles for a long time to treat various ailments. Especially it is used as a tonic for the liver.

Silymarin comes out in the form of an extract from milk thistle, on which scientists have done a lot of research. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can be used in the treatment of diabetes. Various studies have shown positive effects of silymarin, according to a 2016 study, but there is not enough research to support its use alone in the treatment of diabetes.

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek seeds are found in almost everyone's kitchen. It can help in reducing the blood sugar level. It contains fiber, which helps in slowing down the digestion process of carbohydrates and sugar.

According to some research, fenugreek seeds can control type 2 diabetes at the initial level itself. Research conducted for 3 years in 2015 shows that if patients with prediabetes take fenugreek powder, then the risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced.

In this research, 66 people with diabetes were included, who took 5 grams of fenugreek seeds with 200 ml of water twice a day before meals. Finally, the researchers concluded that consuming fenugreek seeds can lower blood sugar levels. Along with this, the level of cholesterol can also be reduced.

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Ginger

Ginger is also a beneficial herb, which has been used by people for thousands of years as a traditional medicine. Ginger is often used in the treatment of digestive and inflammatory problems.

A 2015 study has also found that ginger can help in the treatment of diabetes. In this regard, researchers believe that ginger can reduce the level of blood sugar, but not the level of blood insulin. As a result, they suggested that ginger may reduce insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes.

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Ayurvedic herbs can be beneficial in controlling blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, but they should not be used as a substitute for medicine. Before including any herb in the treatment of diabetes, a doctor must be consulted. Apart from this, a diabetic patient should take a good diet and do exercise and yoga daily.

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