Top 4 Natural Remedies That Help Diabetes

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It is estimated that nearly 30 million people in the USA alone have diabetes – which is caused by the pancreas either not producing insulin at all (type 1 diabetes) or not producing enough of it to keep up with the body’s demands (type 2 diabetes).

This disease can lead to serious problems: It is the number one cause of kidney failure in the United States, as well as the number one cause of non-traumatic amputations.

Unfortunately, many of the medications that mainstream medicine is now using can have serious side effects and do not always seem effective at preventing the serious complications that can arise from this disease.

You can go a long way towards protecting yourself against the risk of diabetes by eating healthy to maintain a safe weight and exercising to maintain a healthy glycemic index. For diabetic patients, keeping blood sugars at safe levels will help prevent complications.

Here are 4 traditional natural remedies that have been found by scientific research to give support for this health condition:

1. Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)

Nigella sativa, also known as black seed, has been valued for its medicinal properties for around 2,000 years. It has been shown that some of the active compounds in black seed can have an anti-diabetic effect. In order to take advantage of this, use the oil made from the seeds and use it in water or a juice daily to help modulate the effects of diabetes. More on black seed: Black Cumin Seed Oil – The Most Powerful Oil In The World?