Friday, January 30, 2009

Diabetes Type 2 Natural Treatment

By Marcus Clarkson

In the USA alone there are around 21 million people who now suffer from some form of diabetes. But of these around 95 percent of them are suffering from Type 2. Because this is the much severer form of diabetes many are looking at other alternative ways of helping to treat and control the condition. The reason they are choosing to use diabetes Type 2 natural treatments over more conventional ones prescribed by their doctor is that they are proving to be much safer.

Below we take a look at some of the types of natural treatments that are now readily available and which are being used in order to treat Type 2 diabetes.

1. Ginseng - Is extremely popular and has been used for centuries in treating different health problems including diabetes. In studies carried out in the USA they found that Panax Quinquefolius (North American Ginseng) has proved to be the most effective form of this plant in treating Type 2 diabetes. It is able to help control both blood sugar and glycosylated hemogobin levels because of the properties that it contains.

2. Chromium - Is an essential trace mineral and plays a part in helping the body to produce sufficient amounts of insulin for the body. Also this particular herb is effective in playing a role to control a person's carbohydrate and fat metabolism as well. But it is important that when looking to use this to control Type 2 diabetes you avoid the one known as Chromium Picolinate as this can cause side effects in a person.

3. Magnesium - Yet another mineral that the human body needs to function properly and which helps to control the production of insulin. The best sources of foods from which magnesium can be obtained is nuts such as pecans and walnuts, along with green leafy vegetables and whole grain foods as well. Another way of ensuring that your body is getting sufficient amounts of magnesium is by taking a supplement.

It is important however that you should stick to the recommended daily dosage of this mineral otherwise it could cause other health issues in you. The main ones when too much magnesium is consumed are nausea, diarrhoea, low blood pressure and a loss of appetite.

4. Cinnamon - This is of all the natural treatments for Type 2 diabetes that are available is not only easy to get hold of but also has a nice flavour as well. In studies carried out on this particular spice it was find that it contained properties, which were effective in helping to control blood glucose levels in people suffering from this form of diabetes.

5. Zinc - Another mineral which is essential to the human body and which not only helps in the production of insulin but in the way in which it is stored within the body. The best way of getting zinc is through eating such foods as pecan nuts and walnuts, split peas, egg yolks as well as ginger root, beef liver and almonds.

Along with the above-mentioned diabetes Type 2 natural treatments there are plenty of others which are considered to be effective. But what is important that if you wish to consider using any kind of natural treatment for your condition you need to discuss the matter with your doctor first. - 15995

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