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Resource title:	Alternative medicines for treating diabetes
Resource URL:	http://faq.completediabetesinformation.com/alternative-medicines-for-treating-diabetes.html
Answer:	In addition to the Western method of medication for Diabetes including insulin administration, there are different medicines available under various medical system for the treatment of diabetes. Let us outline a summary of these medicines here. A. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements 1. Supplements with Glucose Lowering Effects a. Chromium This is found in various foods and supplements, including, liver, brewer's yeast, cheese, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Chromium seems to enhance the body's sensitivity to insulin. b. Magnesium Researchers have a strong association between magnesium deficiencies and type 2 diabetes. People with severe heart disease or kidney disease should not take magnesium supplements. c. Fiber High fiber diet may help to: - Prevent type 2 diabetes - Control diabetes - Improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels d. Vanadium It is a trace mineral present in several foods. It increases insulin sensitivity for people with type 2 diabetes. e. Antioxidants Anioxidants, such as, Vitamin E, Selenium, Zinc, Biotin (a B-complex vitamin) and Vitamin B6 are known to reduce diabetes and other diabetes induced complications. 2. Supplements with Cardiovascular Effects These nutrients help prevent / reduce blood lipid levels, high blood pressure or cengestive heart failure. These antioxidants also improve cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes: - Beta-carotene - Vitamin C (1000 mg per day) - Vitamin E (800 IU per day) 3. Supplements that may reduce Complications of Diabetes These antioxidant supplements are known to reduce the incidence of diabetic neuropathy: - Alpha-lipoic acid - Gamma-linolenic acid B. Herbs Plant based herbs have been used for the treatment of diabetes for a long time. They include: 1. Biguanides This is derived from the plant extract guanidine. It lowers blood glucose. 2. Aloe (Aloe vera) Aloe vera, taken orally, is known to known to reduce type 2 diabetes. 3. Fenugreek seeds Since fenugreek seeds are high in fiber, they are shown to regulate glucose and improve lipid levels. In studies, it has helped both type 1 and type 2 diabetics. 4. American ginseng Both Asian and American ginseng lowers blood glucose levels, only American ginseng has been officially put to scientific trials. This is known to help people with type 2 diabetes. 5. Cinnamon cinnamon is known to benefit type 2 diabetes by lowering fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol. 6. Other herbs A few other herbs which help in diabetes control include: - Onion - Garlic - andropraphis - Green tea - Indian cluster bean - Gurmar - Bitter melon or Karela - Tinospora gulancha - Bilberry C. Acupuncture Acupuncture is a known cure for diabetics with neuropathy complications. D. Mind / Body Medicine These medicines help in reducing and controlling stress. Stress increases blood glucose levels and increases the incidence of other ailments like high blood pressure, etc. 1. Yoga Practice of Indian yogic asanas are known to have beneficial effects in the control of diabetes, lipids, high blood pressure, diabetic neuropathy and other complications. 2. Bio Feedback This is a technique that increases awareness of and control of the body's response to stress.

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