Plants have been used for many centuries to treat diabetes.
There are reports of the use of legumes, roots, flowers, leaves, extracts and oils for this purpose in different parts of the world. Even in modern medicine, Many of the medicines we use on a daily basis to treat diabetes have medicinal origins from plants. For example; Metformin is a molecular derivative of galangin extracted from Galega officinalis (Ruda Cabruna); Gliflozin (canagliflozin, dapagliflozin or empagliflozin), currently one of the best known anti-diabetic drugs, is a molecular derivative of phlorizin, a glycoside extracted from the bark of apple trees.
From the field of herbalism, several plants have been attributed benefits in the control of diabetic patients. They stand out among all: Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek), Momordica charantia (bitter melon), Silybum marianum (milk thistle); There are several clinical trials in diabetic patients showing that they help reduce fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels, as well as lower glycosylated hemoglobin levels.
Other plants have shown antidiabetic benefits, unfortunately cThey have very few studies and therefore little evidence. Agele marmelos, Allium cepa (red onion), Gymnema sylvester, Nigella sativa (black seed), Ocimum sanctum (holy basil), Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng), and Salacia reticulate to name a few.
What stops us from using natural alternatives in our practices? Although they already have many studies, many have methodological errors or insufficient number of patients that prevent us from generalizing these results; what’s more, We lack a lot of information regarding its security. Many of the plants we mentioned They cause gastrointestinal discomfort, some can cause serious damage to the liver or kidneys, and many have been linked to miscarriage. We still have a long way to go to know about their harmful effects on the body when taken for a long time.
, Just because they are natural medicines doesn’t mean they are harmless. Before consuming a natural product for medicinal purposes, find out about its adverse effects and talk to your doctor about benefits, risks, and interactions with other medications.
Plants also have the right ways to consume them. Find out if you should use the seeds, leaves, fruits, or any particular extracts; Also take into account the recommended dosage. Although there are professionals who are devoted to herbs in Guatemala; Most “naturopaths” are neither physicians nor properly trained. Be wary of preparations in capsules, tablets or oils that do not comply with all regulations and health records.
, In no case do these plants take the place of medicines prescribed by your doctor, Nor do they replace the care in diet, exercise, and weight control that every diabetic patient should have.
Dr. Cesar Rodolfo Caballeros Barragan Medical Endocrinologist, Active Member of the Guatemalan Association of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition
There is no cure for diabetes. If someone offers you a natural medicine that will cure you permanently, they are deceiving you.
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