0 Diabetes on the rise

Following on from the reasons for constipation, one was Diabetes and todays media says that diabetes is on the increase.

The number of people with diabetes is expected to reach 4.4 million by 2020 as the obesity epidemic takes its toll, a charity has warned.

Over the next eight years the number of people in Britain with the condition is expected to increase by 700,000, according to Diabetes UK.

The charity said that the rise in the number of people with the condition will put a significant financial strain on the NHS - which is already spending 10 per cent of its budget on treating people with diabetes.

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So what does natural medication have to offer to stop diabetes. It would seem that the mineral Chromium, 200mcg is vital in helping to control and prevent late-onset diabetes. Scientists in the US found that taking 200mcg of chromium per day helped reduce the incidence of late-onset diabetes by up to 50%. Chromium also helps reduce the craving for sweet foods, and in time, chromium should enable you to reduce your medication, which you would need to discuss with your doctor first.
 
Other natural remedies that can help diabetes:

Allium

Allium sativum is more commonly known as garlic, and is thought to offer antioxidant properties and micro-circulatory effects. Although few studies have directly linked allium with insulin and blood glucose levels, results have been positive.

Allium may cause a reduction in blood glucose, increase secretion and slow the degradation of insulin. Limited data is available however, and further trials are needed.

Aloe vera

Aloe Vera is a widely known household plant originating from arid countries and resembling the cactus.

Grown across the globe, aloe is used as an after-sun lotion, to treat burns and to promote wound healing.

It is well-regarded as a ‘healing herb'. In some parts of the world, dried aloe vera sap and gel (taken from the inner portions of the leaves) are used traditionally to treat diabetes. Aloe vera may be able to lower fasting blood glucose levels as well as HbA1c.