Sunday, January 25, 2009

Natural Treatments for Diabetes Type 2

By Marcus Clarkson

In the USA alone today, around 21 million people now suffer from some form of diabetes and of these around 90 to 95% of them suffer from Type 2. Many people who suffer from Type 2 diabetes are looking for more natural ways of being able to treat their condition. The reason why so many people are now preferring to use diabetes Type 2 natural treatments over more conventional ones is that they are 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 - It is important to note that there are various different types of Ginseng available, but in studies carried out it has been shown that North American Ginseng or Panax Quinquefolius has proved to be quite successful. This particular form of Ginseng has been found at helping a diabetic to improve their control over their blood sugar and glycosylated hemogobin levels as well.

2. Chromium - This is an essential mineral for the human body even though it only needs small traces of it. This mineral is essential to the human body as it helps to ensure that it produces insulin properly and in ensuring that a person's fat and carbohydrate metabolism remains constant. Yet be wary and avoid Chromium Picolinate as this mineral can cause side effects in a person.

3. Magnesium - Another essential mineral that the human body needs in order for it to function properly. As with the Chromium, Magnesium helps the body in producing sufficient amounts of insulin. The most natural and effective way of getting magnesium is through eating green leafy vegetables, whole grain foods and certain nuts such as pecans.

However anyone who chooses to take magnesium should keep to the recommended dosage each day. If not they could find themselves suffering from some unwanted side effects, including diarrhoea, nausea, low blood pressure or loss of appetite to name a few.

4. Cinnamon - A herb that is not only readily available but also tastes nice as well. In studies carried out it has been found that this helps to control blood glucose levels in those people who suffer from Type 2 diabetes.

5. Zinc - This is yet another mineral that our bodies need in order to function correctly and which helps in the production of insulin as well as helping the body to store it for future use. The easiest and most effective way of getting additional amounts of zinc in to your body is through eating foods like pecan nuts, walnuts, split peas and beef liver.

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. - 15437

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