Herb
Treatment Support
Blood sugar regulator
Application
Tea
Diabetes, insulin dependent
Christopher Hobbs:
“Diabetes is a metabolic disease that results from an inability of the hormone insulin to facilitate the uptake of sugar by body cells. Diabetes can come from excessive and chronic intake of refined sugar, stress, or have hereditary basis. In mild cases, the insulin can be taken orally; in more severe cases, it must be injected daily.”
Etiologic and Other Factors Leading to Diabetes
- Genetic Predisposition: Family history of diabetes increases the risk.
- Lifestyle Factors: Poor diet, physical inactivity, and obesity, particularly abdominal fat, are major contributors.
- Insulin Resistance: Common in type 2 diabetes, where cells fail to respond effectively to insulin.
- Autoimmune Destruction: In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
- Hormonal Changes: Conditions like pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or hormonal imbalances (e.g., PCOS) can lead to diabetes.
- Chronic Stress: Elevated stress hormones (like cortisol) may impair insulin function.
- Certain Medications: Steroids or some antipsychotics can contribute to diabetes.
When to Seek Professional Help
- Frequent Symptoms: Increased thirst, excessive urination, fatigue, blurred vision, or unexplained weight loss.
- Emergency Signs: Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) like fruity-smelling breath, nausea, confusion, or difficulty breathing.
- Poor Wound Healing: Persistent sores or infections.
- Abnormal Blood Sugar Levels: Persistent fasting blood sugar above 126 mg/dL or random glucose above 200 mg/dL.
Treatment Plan for Diabetes, insulin dependent
When to Consider At-Home Management with Herbs
- Prediabetes: Herbs like fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), or bitter melon (Momordia charantia)Â may help regulate blood sugar when combined with a healthy lifestyle.
- No Severe Symptoms: Herbal remedies can be supportive for mild cases or as complementary care under supervision.
- Routine Maintenance: Use of herbs to support overall insulin sensitivity like turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium).
Important: Herbs should not replace medical treatment. Always consult a healthcare provider to ensure safe integration with prescribed medication.
Christopher Hobbs:
“A diet low in fats and sugar and high in fiber is essential, as is adequate exercise. An herbal program can include adaptogens to help stabilize blood sugar and balance the metabolism, blood-sugar lowering herbs, and pancreatic tonics.”
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Dr. Christopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Diabetes, insulin dependent
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
blood sugar lowering
Application
tincture, capsule, tea
Herb
Treatment Support
pancreatic tonic
Application
tablet, tinctures
Herb
Treatment Support
adaptogen
Application
tincture, tablet
Related Diabetes, insulin dependent conditions
Additional Ailment
Herb
Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
