Type 2 Diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, affecting 85% to 90% of all people with diabetes. It is a disease in which your pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or your body does not properly use the insulin it makes.

Type 2 Diabetes is usually controlled with a combination of diet, exercise, weight loss, medications, or insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes Diet. A Diabetes Diet for Type II is nothing but a balanced diet with lots of dark green vegetables and fruits.

You don’t have to give up your favorite foods or going on a starvation diet; you just have to avoid foods that cause high rises in blood sugar.

Exercise. Exercise is an important part of diabetes treatment because exercise can improve your body’s response to insulin, help you lose extra body fat, and get your heart and lungs in good shape.

Most types of exercise are great for people with Type Two Diabetes — from walking the dog or riding a bike to playing team sports. Make it your goal to exercise every day to get the most benefits.

There are also alternative treatments such as herbal remedies and vitamin or mineral supplements. If you are a Type 2 diabetic and thinking of trying out natural or home remedies, you have to first consult your doctor. These practices can be risky, especially when you stop following the treatment plan your doctor has given you.

Garlic. Garlic contains allicin, which helps in reducing the sugar level in the blood. It also helps the disintegration of cholesterol in the body.

Jamun or Black Plum. Black plum has a specific action on the pancreas, which controls the conversion of starch to sugar. The seeds of the black plum have better effects than the pulp.

Mango Leave. Mango leaves are very effective in controlling diabetes. Take some mango leaves and soak them in water for 6-8 hours. Take this solution with empty stomach early in the morning.

You can also take mango leaves in powder form with water. Dry the mango leaves and make into powder in a grinder. Mix one tablespoon of the powder of mango leaves in a glass of water and drink it in the morning.

Bitter Gourd or Karela. Take one tablespoon juice of bitter gourd every morning. It is a very effective home remedy. It will definitely reduce the intensity of the condition.

Fenugreek. Fenugreek seed which is used to spice up Indian food, has been used as a home remedy to treat symptoms that indicate Type 2 Diabetes.

Be careful when taking Fenugreek as a medicine! The side effects of Fenugreek are diarrhea, flatulence, and allergic reactions.

Proper monitoring is very necessary and the recommended dose is one or two grams of seeds, 2-3 times a day and it can be taken as a tea.

A reminder to you again! Consult your doctor first before doing any changes in your diet or treatment plan based on anything you read here.