2. Type 2 diabetes also know as hyperglycemia
means your body doesn’t use insulin properly
and is called insulin resistance. Overtime the
insulin causes a build up of glucose in the
blood instead of moving it to your cells,
which makes your blood glucose levels rise.
3. Excessive thirst
Increased urination
Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
Fatigue
Blurry vision
Increased hunger
Wounds slow to heal
American Diabetes Association (2013)
4. According to the CDC,
being over weight and
lack of physical activity
are the two leading
causes that 95% of
Americans are
diagnosed with type 2
diabetes.
5. Just because you have been
diagnosed with this disease
doesn’t mean you have to stop
eating good food. It means making
lifestyle changes that include
eating healthy good food.
6. Manufacturers do not need to seek FDA
approval before marketing their product.
o You should always consult your doctor before
using herbal supplements.
o You should research the herbal supplement
you chose to use.
o Herbal supplements aren’t right for
everyone.
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7. Bitter melon is a vegetablefruit that can be used as a
food or medicine. It is rich in
vitamins and minerals. The
fruit contains at least three
active substances with antidiabetic properties, including
charantin, which has been
confirmed to have a blood
glucose-lowering effect, vicine
and an insulin-like compound
known as polypeptide-p.
These substances either work
individually or together to
help reduce blood sugar levels
8. Cinnamon is a
commonly used spice
that contains natural
compounds that mimic
the effect of insulin, as
well as reducing LDL
cholesterol in people
with diabetes. It is high
in fiber and also a rich
source of magnesium,
which also helps in
controlling blood sugar.
talkdiabetes.net (2008)
9. Ground flaxseeds are
rich in lignans and
magnesium, which helps
lower blood sugar. It is
also a potent source of
omega-three fatty
acids, which also help in
controlling blood sugar.
talkdiabetes.net (2008)
10. “Chia has the ability to help the
body regulate carbohydrates
and the sugars they turn into.
When ingested, the chia seeds,
in whatever form they were
eaten, form a type of barrier
inside the stomach. This barrier
helps to slow the ingestion of
sugar into the blood stream.
This is especially helpful for
diabetics who are unable to
process sugars properly. By
regulating the speed at which
sugar enters the blood stream,
chia helps to keep a diabetic
level and the glucose in their
blood at proper levels”
Fit day (2000).
11. This beneficial herb is
another of the foods
that lower blood sugar.
Garlic can raise insulin
production and increase
insulin sensitivity. Raw
garlic has potent
antioxidant properties
and promotes a healthy
cholesterol profile .
talkdiabetes.net (2008)
12. It is important to eat a healthy diet and get
regular exercise to also help lower blood
sugar levels. Herbal supplements are a
wonderful way to flavor your food and keep
you blood sugar levels down, but be sure to
get educated about any herbal supplement
you may be considering using. Always consult
your doctor to make sure what you are using
is safe.
