1. Conventional Diabetes Drugs Have Natural Alternatives
When diagnosed with diabetes, most patients are prescribed medications that lower
blood glucose levels. These drugs may indeed work for you, but at the same time, you
can choose a natural mineral or vitamin supplement that will do the same thing for you,
but be much better for you in the end.
One of the medications that may be prescribed to you is called Sulfonylureas. These
drugs come by the common name of Orinase or Diabinese, and work by stimulating the
pancreas to produce more insulin. These pills have been prescribed since the 1950’s,
and are usually taken before meals.
Now, natural substances which would do the same for you-stimulate the pancreas to
produce more insulin- are the herb Gymnema, the herb Asian ginseng, and the mineral
zinc. Gymnema not only assists the pancreas in insulin production but also increases
sensitivity to the insulin produced, while at the same time decreasing “sweet cravings”.
Asian ginseng works in two ways as well: by enhancing the release of insulin from the
body and by increasing the amount or number of insulin receptors. In this way, not only
will these two herbs help your body to have more insulin, but also to sense the presence
of the insulin available. Zinc is an important mineral because it not only is absolutely
necessary for insulin production, but also helps in digestion. With a deficiency in zinc,
you would find yourself with a lack of insulin, and soon-as a result of improper digestion-
lack of other nutrients as well, which would cause further problems.
The main job of Meglitinides is to increase insulin production from beta cells. Common
forms of Meglitinides are Pranden and Starlix. The problem with Meglitinides is that,
as a result of their insulin increasing properties, hypoglycemia is a risk. Chemical
medications (often prescribed by doctors) many times will override the body’s natural
method of balance in the body. Because of this, a drug such as the Meglitinides which
helps diabetes by raising insulin production may actually cause harm by stimulating the
production of too much insulin.

2. The herb Pterocarpus marsupium, taken from the resin of a certain type of trees, works
similarly to Meglitinides by protecting the beta cells from damage and by helping with
the regeneration of beta cells.
There are also natural substances which regulate blood sugar levels in the body, but
which are not comparable to any drugs. This is because they work with the body on a
broader level to keep blood sugar levels stable; they do not necessarily perform one
particular action only.
Chromium, vanadium, and vitamin B3 work together to control blood sugar by forming
GTF, or Glucose Tolerance Factor, which enhances insulin’s work in the body, thereby
reducing insulin requirements. Magnesium is needed by every cell in the body, and for
over 300 enzymatic reactions, and unfortunately, over 86% of Americans are deficient
in magnesium. A deficiency in calcium can result prevent insulin from working as well
as it should. Onion and garlic both work to lower blood sugar as well. Blueberry leaves,
stevia, and cinnamon also help to lower blood sugar and help treat diabetes.
There are numerous other natural remedies for diabetes as well. All you need to do is a
little bit of research to find all of the more healthy alternatives to chemical medications.