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5-Step Plan to Reverse Diabetes

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Step 1: Remove These Foods to Reverse Diabetes Naturally Certain foods negatively affect your blood sugar levels, cause inflammation and trigger immune responses. To reverse diabetes naturally, the first step is to remove these foods from your diet: Refined sugar: Refined sugar rapidly spikes blood glucose, and soda, fruit juice and other sugary beverages are the worst culprits. These forms of sugar enter the bloodstream rapidly and can cause extreme elevations in blood glucose. (7) Even though natural sweeteners like raw honey and maple syrup are better options, they can still affect blood sugar levels, so only use these foods on occasion. Your best option is to switch to stevia, a natural sweetener that won’t have as much of an impact. Grains: Grains, especially gluten-containing grains like wheat, contain large amounts of carbohydrates that are broken down into sugar within only a few minutes of consumption. Gluten can cause intestinal inflammation, which affects hormones like

Lifestyle Changes to Help Control Diabetes

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When you have diabetes, a primary goal is to keep it under control. Here are some simple things you can do each day to help achieve that goal. What is diabetes? There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes – Your body does not make insulin. This is a problem because you need insulin to take the sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat and turn it into energy for your body. You need to take insulin every day to live. Type 2 diabetes – Your body does not make or use insulin well. You may need to take pills or insulin to help control your diabetes. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes. Gestational (jest-TAY-shun-al) diabete s – Some women get this kind of diabetes when they are pregnant. Most of the time, it goes away after the baby is born. But even if it goes away, these women and their children have a greater chance of getting diabetes later in life. You are the most important member of your health care team. Older man with a younger woman talking to a doctor

Ashwanganda, can it help in diabetic monitoring and weight management?

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Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an ancient medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its various health benefits. Here are seven potential health benefits of ashwagandha: Relieves Stress and Anxiety: Ashwagandha is renowned for its adaptogenic properties, which help the body manage stress more effectively. It can reduce cortisol levels, a hormone associated with stress, thereby promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety symptoms. Lowers Blood Sugar and Fat: Studies suggest that ashwagandha may help improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes or insulin resistance. Additionally, it may reduce levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, potentially benefiting heart health. Increases Muscle and Strength: Some research indicates that ashwagandha supplementation may enhance muscle mass, strength, and exercise performance, making it popular among athletes and fitness en