Remedies for Diabetes Type 2

By Marcus Clarkson

Today, in the USA alone there are now around 21 million people who suffer from some type of diabetes. Of these around 90 to 95 percent of them suffer from the form known as Type 2. But rather than sticking with more conventional ways of controlling their condition, a large number are now looking for more natural ways of treating it. The reason that they choose to use diabetes Type 2 natural treatments over those prescribed by their doctor is that they are much safer.

Below in this article we take a look at what kinds of natural treatments people are now using in order to help treat and control their Type 2 Diabetes. It is also important to note that the ones we have chosen to discuss in this article are readily available by going to your local health food store or by going online.

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 - Another effective natural treatment for Type 2 diabetes that also tastes great as well. Studies have been carried out on this spice, which have shown that it again contains properties, which are effective at helping to control a person's blood glucose levels.

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.

As well as the diabetes Type 2 natural treatments that we have mentioned above there are plenty of others which you may want to consider trying. A quick search online and you will be amazed at the number of natural treatments for Type 2 diabetes that there are. But before you commence using any of them it is important that you discuss their use with your doctor first.