Diabetes - Symptoms, Causes and Remedies

Frequent urination and excessive thirst are the common symptoms of diabetes. Diabetes can be caused due to excessive stress or unhealthy eating habits. Read on to find more about the common symptoms and causes of diabetes and natural remedies for coping with diabetes.

Diabetes is a disease which prevents the body from utilising the glucose completely or partially. There is unusual increase in the blood sugar level in the blood stream. Today, there are many causes of diabetes and the number of diabetic patients is increasing at an alarming rate.

There are two types of diabetes - type 1 diabetes in which there is less production of insulin in body and type 2 diabetes in which there is increase of blood sugar level in body. People suffering from type-1 diabetes have to take insulin everyday while a well balanced diet and regular exercise can help keep type-2 diabetes under control.

Symptoms of Diabetes

Have a quick look at the common symptoms of diabetes.

• Dryness of throat and increase in thirst.

• Increase in appetite.

• Frequent urination.

• Decreased healing capacity.

• Weakness or loss of strength.

• Skin irritation or infection.

• Loss of body weight in type 1 diabetes.

• Increase in body weight in type 2 diabetes.

• Erection problem in men.
  
  

Causes of Diabetes

Here are some of the common causes of diabetes.

• Hereditary aspect.

• Excess of stress and burden in life.

• Bad or excess eating habits.

• Intake of excess of carbohydrates like chocolates and rice.

• Insulin resistance or deficiency.

• High blood pressure.

• High cholesterol.

• Lack of physical activities.

  
  

Natural Remedies for Coping with Diabetes

Diabetes can be controlled by following some natural remedies. Let us have a look at some of the natural remedies for coping with diabetes.

• Bitter Gourd – Add bitter gourd to your diet or drink a glass of juice early in the morning. This helps control the blood sugar level.
  

• Mangos Leaves – Take 15 fresh mango leaves in a glass of water and bring it to boil. Leave it overnight and then drink it as first thing in the morning. It is very effective remedy for diabetes.
  

• Bay Leaf, Turmeric and Aloe Vera – Take half teaspoon of ground bay leaf with half tea spoon of turmeric along with 1 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel two times a day – before lunch and dinner. It is a good remedy for diabetes.
  

• Curry Leaves – Eating fresh and tender curry leaves twice daily also helps to control diabetes.
  

• Raisins – Take few black raisins and soak them in water overnight. In the morning strain and drink the clear water. You will find good results in few days.
  

• Fenugreek – Fenugreek is very effective for controlling diabetes. You can consume the leaves as well as the seeds in the form you like. Powdering the seeds and taking one teaspoon of it daily helps to cure diabetes.
  

• Garlic – Garlic and onion is said to have great impact on curing diabetes. Eating raw garlic improves blood circulation and helps cure diabetes also.
  

• Green Tea – Green tea increases the insulin action in your body and hence helps to bring the blood sugar level under control.
  

• Mango and Indian Plum – Take juice of raw mango and Indian plum. Mix equal amounts of both the juices and drink it three times a day. You will find remarkable results if you continue with this remedy for one month and that too without fail.
  

Many of you must be thinking that diabetes is not curable. Well, the above natural remedies will help you keep your blood sugar level under control, for sure. Diabetes is a silent killer and if left uncared, it can have negative impact on different organs of the body. However, if you follow the remedies, you can lead a normal life just like any other person.