Diabetes: 5 easy health tips to reduce blood sugar levels to nondiabetic level

Want to manage the devastating effects of diabetes by using natural ways? Check out these 5 easy health tips by doctor that can help in reducing blood sugar levels to nondiabetic levels and provide a healing approach right to the root of the disease ...read more

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Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic health diseases in India and what makes it worse is the list of complications that it causes like eye problems, kidney disease, nerve damage, heart disease, etc. With around 400 million people affected by this disease worldwide, managing and spreading awareness about it is very crucial. Explaining in simple words, insulin released by the pancreas helps in regulating blood sugar levels in the body and in the condition of diabetes, either enough insulin is not released or the body is not able to make enough usage of insulin. This leads to increased levels of blood sugar, which further leads to serious health problems. There is no specific treatment for diabetes but rather a range of lifestyle changes that need to be incorporated into daily life. Along with these lifestyle changes, sustainable prevention plans need to be in place to help not just manage but even prevent diabetes. (Nataliya Vaitkevich)

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In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Kriti Soni, Head- R&D at Kapiva, told Zarafshan Shiraz, “A plethora of studies have proven that Ayurveda is one of the most potent approaches to healing the root cause of diabetes. Based on the principle of ”prevention is better than cure", Ayurvedic treatments along with lifestyle changes can help manage the devastating effects of diabetes by using natural ingredients. These treatments can help in reducing blood sugar levels to nondiabetic levels hence, provide a healing approach right to the root of the disease." To plan these preventative measures and lifestyle changes, she suggested 5 easy, new age and healthy ways of managing diabetes: (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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1. Ayurvedic Juices - Ayurvedic juices with their ultimate blend of authentic herbs help in managing diabetes naturally. Juices with a blend of Amla, Jamun seeds, and Karela are considered to be the best way of controlling blood sugar levels naturally. Apart from managing blood sugar levels, these juices help in boosting energy levels, regulating carbohydrate metabolism and supporting overall digestion. Make sure you consume these supplements after consulting with an Ayurvedic doctor for ideal results. (Unsplash)

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2. Maintaining a healthy weight - Maintaining a healthy weight has a significant impact on people with type-2 diabetes. Even for people with pre-diabetes, keeping a healthy weight could help prevent the development of the disease in them. Losing weight helps in regulating blood sugar levels and hence helps in mitigating the symptoms of diabetes. (Pexels)

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3. Improving Sleep Cycle - It is estimated that one in two people with type 2 diabetes have sleep problems due to unstable blood sugar levels and accompanying diabetes-related symptoms. A regular sleep cycle can actually prove to be the most effective new-age way. Studies show that an irregular sleep schedule could take a long-term toll on individuals with type 2 diabetes. Hence, specific attention needs to be driven towards ensuring an 8-hour sleep schedule. (Shotshop/IMAGO)

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4. Ensuring a healthy diet - Considered to be one of the basic corrections to managing diabetes, inculcating a healthy diet regime could prove to be impactful on an individual’s diabetic health. Dietary changes would involve eating food with a lower glycaemic index. This would involve including whole grains and healthy fats and avoiding processed sugar juices and red meat. (Shutterstock)

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5. Exercising Daily - In our busy and hectic lives, exercising regularly or undertaking physical activities even for an hour, could help delay the early onset of diabetes. It becomes very important to break the loop of your stressful routine to avoid the consequent medical traumas like hypertension, high cholesterol, etc.These are a few new-age ways that are suggested on the basis of extensive research done on healthy ways of not just managing but preventing diabetes using preventative methods. (Twitter/CityChestermere)