• Owing to the fast pace of life and people

indulging in unhealthy eating habits like junk foods

many people in today’s times are being diagnosed

with high blood sugar.

• Elevated blood sugar levels can be dangerous

and can lead to a range of health problems like

obesity, heart disease, kidney damage, eye

problems, etc.

• Very often a person with high blood sugar levels

is diagnosed with diabetes or hyperglycemia.

• In such cases the doctor may prescribe insulin

shots and adjust the dosage of medication

accordingly.

• Timely diagnosis followed by proper medication

and certain lifestyle modifications can help you to

keep a check on your rising blood sugar.

• There are also many natural remedies some of

which are discussed below.

• Natural Remedies To Control Blood Sugar Levels.

• Drinking plenty of water especially after having

meals helps in lowering glucose levels in the

blood.

• Follow a daily exercise routine as this will help

you lose weight and control blood sugar levels in

the body.

• Include more of legumes, lean protein,

vegetables and whole grains and try to limit intake

of foods rich in carbohydrates.

• Limit consumption of alcohol and sodas as these

raise the blood sugar levels.

• Eat small and frequent meals every 3-4 hours.

• Green tea is also beneficial. It contains ploy

phenols that prevent spurt in glucose levels.

•Dissolve 1 - 2 tbsps of apple cider vinegar in a

glass of water and consume it before or with

every meal.

• Include lots of fiber in your diet.

• Include fruits like apples, figs, guava, lemon and

orange and grains like rains are barley, oats, corn,

wheat flour, jowar, bajra, wheat, rice flakes,

refined wheat flour (without husk) and puffed

rice.

• Salacia is a popular herb used in the treatment

of blood sugar.

• Add cinnamon sticks to make tea.

• You may also add it to porridge, smoothie or any

other dish of your choice.

• Take a few pieces of chopped okra and soak it

overnight in water.

• Drink it next morning on an empty stomach.

• Juice of bitter gourd and Neem also helps

control blood sugar.

• Make fresh juice of amla (Indian gooseberry),

mix turmeric powder in it and drink it once a day.