Tuesday 31 January 2012

Five Tips For Treatment And Reverse Type Diabetes Naturally


Different from type 1 diabetes where one has insulin deficiency and of which cure is not known yet (although research has shown that it can be prevented by getting enough vitamin D), type 2 diabetes is in fact reversible.
To be able to treat and also cure type 2 diabetes naturally, following are some tips you can apply:

1.       Get Enough Vitamin D

Those having type 1 or type 2 diabetes can greatly benefit from getting sufficient vitamin D, whether from the sun, foods or supplements. This is because vitamin D is very beneficial in helping the pancreas produce insulin.

2.       Stay Away from Trans Fats

Avoid foods containing trans fats, for example French fries, fried foods, pretzels, cookies and crackers. Stay away from foods processed with hydrogenated oil, since their essential fatty acids can be destroyed.

3.       Do Regular Exercises

You should be more active physically, since it can increase your insulin sensitivity. A 10 minute low-intensity walk one hour after dinner can give you more energy as well as make you get better sleep, which is beneficial in improving diabetes since getting inadequate sleep can reduce leptin levels that lead to insulin resistance.

4.       Eat These Super Foods

Did you know that there are “super” foods for diabetics to improve or cure diabetes? The super foods include berries rich in anti-oxidants (strawberries, blueberries, etc.), fish containing high omega-3 fatty acids (such as salmon and tuna), organic whole grains (barley, oat), lean protein (e.g. nuts and seeds, as well as yogurt), and liquids (including filtered water and green or herbal teas).

5.       Join A Support Group

Getting support by fellow diabetics can help treat and cure the condition. You should surround yourself with hopeful individuals to get emotional as well as practical support. To find a diabetes support group.

Those are several tips you can apply to start curing type 2 diabetes without drugs.