DIABETES
Under supervision
Dr. Hossam Mokhtar
prepared by
Biochemist Mohamed Kordy

WHAT IS DIABETES ?
 Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by
high levels of sugar in the blood.

Types of diabetes

TYPE 1 DIABETES
usually diagnosed in childhood
affected by hereditary
Imperative to inject insulin daily
because the body makes little or
no insulin
frequently called the ‘insulin-
needed’ group
Patients with type 1 diabetes
need insulin daily to survive

TYPE 2 DIABETES
most common
usually occurs in adulthood but
diagnosis is increasing in the
younger generation
affects many children
Body is incapable of
responding to insulin
Rates rising due to increased
obesity and failure to exercise
and eat healthy

GESTATIONAL DIABETES
high blood sugar levels during pregnancy in
women
Women who give birth to children over weight
high risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular
disease

What Is Prediabetes?
 above average blood glucose levels, not high
enough to be classified under type 1 or type 2
diabetes
 long-term damage to body, including heart and
circulatory system
 Starts with unhealthy eating habits &
inadequate exercise

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR DIABETES
 Chromium , Magnesium improve blood sugar
control in diabetes. A lack of magnesium has been
associated with insulin secretion abnormalities and
complications.
 Vanadium is derived from plant sources increase a
person's sensitivity to insulin.

Plant Foods
The following plant foods have been found to help
people with type 2 diabetes.
 Brewer's yeast
 Buckwheat
 Sage
 Okra
 Peas
 Fenugreek seeds
 Broccoli and other related greens
 Gymnema Sylvestre

Broccoli
 It contains a high concentration of sulforaphane, a
sulfur compound which is very effective in combating
diseases.
 It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals,
phytonutrients and dietary fiber and is most nutritious
if eaten raw.
Broccoli is good for diabetes treatment and control.

Broccoli for Type 2 Diabetes
 Broccoli is rich in dietary fiber which can lower levels
of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
 decreases insulin resistance.
 body needs chromium to manufacture glucose
tolerance factor (GTF) which helps to metabolize
blood sugar.
 K+, Na+, Ca2+ , P, Fen+ , Zn+ Se , Mn , rich in omega-
3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids W` are good
for heart health.
Broccoli for Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetics will have to continue taking their
insulin.

Gymnema Sylvestre Capsules
Herbal Remedy for Diabetes and Obesity
o Gymnema Sylvestre is an herb native to
the tropical forests of southern and central
India.
o Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant used as a
natural treatment for diabetes or “sweet
urine.”
o The herb is active ingredient, Gymnemic
acid, is extracted from leaves and roots, and
helps to lower and balance blood sugar
levels.
o Chewing the leaves suppresses the
sensation of sweet.

 The roots and leaves of this plant are used for herbal
purposes.
 Regarded as one of the plants with potent properties used for
controlling obesity.
 It thrives in tropical temperatures with plentiful moisture.
 Known to have a good effect for curbing of diabetes by
blocking sugar binding sites.
 Presence of Gymnemic acid results in low blood sugar level.
 Increases secretion of insulin & causes inhibition of glucose
absorption from intestine.

 Magic Herbal Remedy for Diabetes.
It has the ability to block the absorption of
glucose from the intestines and helps to reduce
cravings for sugar.
 Anti-inflammatory.
 Weight Loss Herbal Remedy.
It reduces the number of carbohydrates stored in
fat stores and increases the amount burned for
energy.

oHaving property of lowering cholesterol and
triglyceride levels.
o Decreased Sugar Cravings.
oHerbal Remedy for stomach ailments, constipation
and liver disease.
o It also has a slight diuretic effect and has been
used to help with water retention.
o Rheumatoid arthritis and gout have also been
treated.

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