India is said to be the diabetes capital of the world. With
nearly 50 million people in India suffering from diabetes, the country has a
big challenge to face. First, let’s know what is diabetes. The elevated sugar
in the blood is called diabetes.
There are two primary reasons behind diabetes
- one is when our body stops producing insulin and second is when the body does
not respond to insulin that is produced by the body. Insulin is broken down by
the body and used as energy, which is transported to the cells. There are two
types of diabetes - Type I diabetes and Type II diabetes. Let’s know about them
in a little detail
Type I diabetes usually occurs in people who are below the
age 20 and that is why it is also called as juvenile diabetes. In this type,
the body becomes partially or completely unable to produce insulin. Type I
diabetes is an autoimmune disease.
In this, your immune system attacks the
pancreas from where the insulin is produced, thereby making the pancreas
inefficient or unable to produce insulin. Type I diabetes cannot be prevented,
it can only be controlled with healthy lifestyle changes.
Type II diabetes is more common than Type I diabetes in
India. Type II diabetes usually happens to people who are above the age of 40.
This type of diabetes is caused due to insulin resistance. In this case, the
pancreas produces insulin but the body is not able to respond to it properly.
There can be many reasons behind type II diabetes. Some of the reasons can be
being overweight, high blood pressure, having a poor diet, taking too much
stress, hormone imbalance, certain medications and leading a sedentary
lifestyle. Though type II diabetes can be reversed.
Let’s us know some natural ways by which we can treat
diabetes at home:
What not to eat:
1. Refined sugar - We all know that sugar, until it is in
its most natural form, is bad for people suffering from diabetes. When
consumed, refined sugar spikes the blood sugar rapidly. Sometimes even the
natural form like honey can cause a sudden spike in the blood sugar levels. So,
it’s better to avoid refined sugar by all means if you are a diabetic.
2. Whole grains - Grains that have gluten in them should be
avoided. Gluten is associated with diabetes as its intake can cause leaky gut
leading to inflammation which in turn can lead to auto immune diseases.
3. Alcohol - Alcohol consumption is directly related to
diabetes. Alcohol not only damages your liver but also attacks the pancreas
that produces insulin. Diabetes is linked with consumption of heavy alcohol
which is two to three glasses a day. Beer should especially be avoided as it
has a lot of carbohydrates.
4. Cow’s milk - Just like whole grains, cow milk can trigger
the immune system which can lead to inflammation. Milk coming from sheep and
goat is not harmful in fact it helps to maintain the blood sugar level. But the
conventional cow milk can be dangerous for you if you are suffering from
diabetes.
5. GMO foods - GMO foods have the capability to promote
diabetes along with causing liver and kidney diseases. Go for products which
are labeled as GMO-free.





















