Friday, June 09, 2006

TIPS ON DIABETES CONTROL

Following are the tips to control diabetes

1. Change the dietary habits to reduce intake of sugar and carbohydrates and increase the intake of fiber and vitamins.
2. Enough physical exercise, which must include 45 minutes of brisk walking.
3. Keep emotions under check and avoid anger and worries, to the extent possible.
4. Divide the intake of food into smaller portions at regular intervals.
5. Avoid intake of salt which increases the blood pressure and aggravates the problems of diabetes.
6. Intake of food containing magnesium helps in production of insulin.
7. Juice of bitter melon, taken in empty stomach, helps in a great way to control diabetes and reduce blood sugar. It also helps in curing psoriasis.
8. Other nutrients- Zinc, Vitamin B complex and vitamin C are good in controlling blood sugar
9. Intake of fenugreek with milk will reduce blood sugar and control diabetes
10.Consumption of Jamun fruit and its powdered seeds will control diabetes.
11.Consumption of Garlic will control blood sugar
12. Soak tender leaves of neem plant and tulsi plant for 10 minutes and drink the water. It controls blood sugar.
13. Spinach and cereal fiber help in controlling this dreadful disease
14. Almond nuts reduce blood sugar


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