Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar

The blood sugar is medically known as blood glucose. It is generally measured in levels. Blood sugar level is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream that carry significant role in determining overall health of the body. It is also called as serum glucose level and is expressed as milimoles per liter (mmol/l).

Generally, blood sugar levels remain within narrow limits throughout the day i.e. about 4-8mmol/l but after meals, they go high and they remain lowest in the morning. The blood sugar provides energy and without which, a cell may not function properly. The blood glucose, especially for the brain cells, is very essential. If the levels of this important component in the body get disturbed, there would be various health problems.

One of the most known conditions is diabetes. In diabetes, the blood sugar level shoots up its normal limits until treated and the higher levels of blood sugar can be found in blood as well as in urine. Blood sugar is utilized by body cells with the help of the hormone called as insulin that is secreted by beta cells of pancreas. Lack of insulin will raise blood glucose levels and hence, in the treatment of diabetes, either OHD – oral hypoglycemic drug or insulin injection is to be given to the patient in order to control blood glucose levels.

The condition of diabetes may remain undiagnosed because of many reasons. The symptoms high blood sugar produces include fatigue, excess hunger, excess micturition etc. they often ignored and hence, high levels of blood glucose remain in the body for years. If the condition remains same or even though diabetes is detected but goes out of control, high blood sugar can damage the minute structures of the body including blood vessels. This, in turn, increases the risks of developing complications like –

• Retinopathy (disease related to eye)
• Nephropathy (diseases related to kidneys)
• Neuropathy (diseases related to nerves)
• Cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks, high blood pressure, cardiac failure, strokes and problem because of poor circulation like gangrene in the worst cases.

It is therefore, advisable to keep the blood sugar level stable that can significantly reduce the risk of getting these complications. One can measure blood sugar levels simply and easily with a home blood sugar level testing kit. Nowadays, a latest device called as glucometer can be very helpful taking blood sample automatically and giving you results accurately.

In Ayurveda, blood sugar is known as ‘sharkara’ and it is major component to decide one’s health. Increased levels of blood sugar are called as ‘madhumeha’ or ‘prameha’. The condition brings lots of diseases and troublesome conditions. According to Ayurveda, the disease catches those people who are lazy, fatty, who eat excessive sweet or sugary items and those who eat lots of curds and jiggery. The condition can be under controlled but cannot be fully treated. Herbs like Guggulu, Indian gooseberry (amlaki), haridra (turmeric), gymnema etc are well known for their anti-diabetic property.