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There is a very real need for some type of natural remedy for diabetes, as well as other health problems. It was reported by CBS news in 2012 that more than 370 million people worldwide had either Type I or Type II diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation reported in 2016 that the number had grown to well over 420 million. Sadly, an additional 200 million people have diabetes and don’t even know it.

In the United States roughly 10% of all men, women and children have diabetes, with another 84 million either knowingly or unknowingly suffering from prediabetes. This means if lifestyle changes aren’t made, diabetes can develop.

We know that 90% to 95% of all diabetes cases are of the Type II variety. Only 5 to 10 out of every 100 cases are Type I. Both type I and type II are serious. They can be debilitating in a number of ways, and even life-threatening if not treated properly. The natural remedies we’re going to talk about can prevent and treat type II diabetes, in many cases reversing this condition. They are also effective for treating type I diabetes so a higher quality of life is enjoyed.

Type II diabetes is usually a condition which can be avoided. It’s called a lifestyle disease. Make simple lifestyle changes and you can prevent, treat and even in some cases reverse the condition. That means 90% to 95% of all diabetes is preventable.

If you eat the right things, exercise regularly, stay hydrated and have good sleep habits, your odds of developing Type II diabetes are very low. Nutritionists will tell you if you avoid a highly processed diet (which is unfortunately what many people live on these days), you can keep from developing diabetes.

This means avoiding sugar, which is a hidden ingredient in most of the highly processed foods you buy from your local grocery store. It also means eating more fresh and raw or minimally processed fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish and free-range poultry. In addition to making smart dietary choices, the natural remedies for diabetes listed below can help you treat diabetes and its symptoms.

There are many instances where type II diabetes was reversed entirely using these and other natural remedies. (You also need to stay physically active, get plenty of rest nightly, eat right and stay hydrated. Always consult your doctor before changing or adding to your diabetes treatment.)

 

Combine Cinnamon and Water

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The health benefits of cinnamon include lowering high blood sugar levels and reducing the risk that you will suffer from heart disease. Cinnamon displays anti-inflammatory properties and can return your natural sensitivity to insulin to a healthy level. Eat cinnamon regularly and you slow down the aging process of your brain, you lower your risk of developing any of a number of cancers, and you fight both fungal and bacterial infections.

By lowering your blood sugar and fighting insulin resistance, cinnamon can lower fasting blood sugar levels by as much as 29%. A cinnamon and water mixture is made by adding 4 or 5 cinnamon sticks to a glass of water. Store in your refrigerator overnight for a cool and refreshing, nearly-no-calorie, sugar-free, diabetes fighting beverage the next day.

 

Drink Green Tea and Lemon

Green tea has been used since ancient times in many cultures for physical and mental health benefits. It can improve your brain function and keep your skin and hair looking young and healthy, and the antioxidants in both green tea and lemon make the perfect natural remedy for diabetes.

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Eat Blueberries or Drink Blueberry Tea

Berries are well-known for having high levels of antioxidants. These antioxidants fight free radicals which do damage at the cellular level in human beings. This means you should eat berries frequently, and blueberries are especially well-known for their anti-diabetic properties. With blueberries you get a little dietary fiber, tons of nutrients and minerals your body craves, antioxidants and vitamins, and an extremely low calorie count.

Aside from eating blueberries, you can make a tasty blueberry tea for the above and other health benefits. Add a tablespoon of dry, powdered blueberry to a cup of boiling water and let this mixture sit for 10 minutes. Drink a cup of this daily, preferably on an empty stomach, as a natural diabetes remedy. You can also add blueberries to your salads, morning oatmeal or smoothies, or combine them with green tea, lemon juice and leafy greens in a natural, homemade juice.

The Juice from an Aloe Vera Plant

Aloe vera plants have been used in many cultures for centuries for medicinal purposes. You probably know the juice from an aloe vera plant is an amazing sun burn treatment, and as it turns out, this same juice does wonders for the alkalinity of your body. When your body becomes too acidic, the likelihood that you will fall prey to any disease is greatly increased.

To contribute to more of an alkaline nature for your body, add some aloe vera juice to your diet. Cut open a thick aloe vera leaf.

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Scoop out as much of the gel inside the leaf as you can, going for the colorless jellylike substance rather than the greenish gel. Store in your refrigerator, adding a teaspoon to your favorite fruit juice and blending a couple of times a week for the best benefits.

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Grub Down on Garlic

Eat garlic regularly and your heart will love you. A regular consumption of garlic helps lower high blood sugar levels, it regulates cholesterol and blood pressure, and garlic delivers at least 14 essential nutrients and minerals your body needs to function properly.

You can purchase minced garlic at most grocery stores. This is the easiest way to add garlic to your diet and fight diabetes, but when you crush fresh garlic cloves at home, the health benefits are even greater.

Crush 2 or 3 garlic cloves and mix them into any meal. Do this every 3 days to benefit from this natural diabetes remedy.

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