‘invisible disease’ of diabetes

7 Ayurvedic Morning Drinks To Lower High Blood Sugar Levels On Empty Stomach Naturally Without Medication.

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Are you tired of morning blood sugar spikes? Here are the top 7 Ayurvedic drinks that can help you deal with the condition.

High blood sugar levels, also known as hyperglycemia, are a non-reversible health condition that is marked by an excessive presence of sugar or glucose in your blood. In medical terms, this condition is often associated with diabetes a long-term illness that messes with how your body deals with sugar. When left untreated, high sugar levels can put your health at risk, making it important to keep an eye on and manage properly. Fortunately, Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has some natural remedies that can help control and lower blood sugar levels effectively without medication. Yes, you read that right! As per experts, one of the best ways to incorporate Ayurveda in your daily routine to manage blood glucose levels is to start your day with one of of blood glucose-lowering drinks from the books of Ayurveda. In this article, we delve into the power of Ayurvedic drinks in managing high blood sugar levels in the body.

7 Ayurvedic Drinks To Lower Blood Sugar Levels Naturally

Balancing blood sugar levels is a crucial aspect of maintaining well-being, particularly for those with diabetes. Luckily, we have natural solutions right from the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda that not only help regulate blood sugar but are also quite tasty. Here are seven incredible Ayurvedic drinks that can naturally reduce blood sugar levels.

Bitter Gourd Juice

Bitter Gourd, or bitter melon as some call it, is an effective Ayurvedic solution to manage blood sugar. The ‘bitter’ in the bitter gourd juice comes from compounds that function similarly to insulin, helping control glucose absorption. Regular consumption of this juice can keep your blood sugar levels in check

Cinnamon Tea

Cinnamon, aka Dlachini, is a well-known spice that comes packed with numerous health benefits, one of which is its ability to lower blood sugar. Prepare a comforting drink by steeping cinnamon sticks in hot water. It not only enhances insulin sensitivity but is also a tasteful accompaniment for individuals battling diabetes.

Fenugreek Water On Empty Stomach

Fenugreek seeds, which are high in soluble fiber, help slow down the absorption of carbs and sugars. Consuming water infused with fenugreek seeds can prevent blood sugar spikes after eating. This soothing drink is an effective Ayurvedic solution for managing diabetes.

Ashwagandha Tea Every Morning

Stress can cause blood sugar levels to spike, but Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb, is known for its ability to relieve stress. A regular cup of calming Ashwagandha tea can help manage stress and maintain stable blood sugar levels.

Amla Juice

Amla, aka Indian gooseberry, is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Starting your day with freshly squeezed amla juice can foster pancreatic health, raise insulin sensitivity, and keep blood sugar levels in check. You can either have it on an empty stomach as an amla juice shot or mix it with your morning detox drink.

Neem

Summer is here, and the best thing that you can do for your overall health is add some neem leaves to your lifestyle routine. But did you know that adding Neem to your diet can also help in managing blood glucose levels? The medicinal properties of Neem leaves, including their ability to lower blood sugar, make them a powerful tool in diabetes management. This bitter yet effective drink can bolster immune function.

Turmeric Tea

Tumeric, rich in anti-inflammatory properties is another Ayurvedic herb that can be added to your diet when trying to manage blood sugar levels naturally. With its primary compound curcumin, turmeric lowers blood sugar and combats inflammation. A warm glass of turmeric milk sprinkled with black pepper first thing in the morning not only stabilizes blood sugar levels but also bolsters overall health.

Including the above-mentioned top 7 morning, Ayurvedic drinks into your daily diet can be a holistic way of naturally managing blood sugar levels. However, make sure to consult a dietician or a nutritionist before making any changes to your diet routine.

Sense of urgency needed to combat ‘invisible disease’ of diabetes

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Diabetes is a misunderstood and largely ignored health epidemic, one that threatens to grow larger and claim more lives around the world, Desmond Schatz, MD, said during a presentation at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions.

“A patient dies every 6 seconds from diabetes and its consequences, and it is projected that 1 in 10 will live with diabetes by the year 2040, with health care expenses over the next 2 decades expected to exceed 7 trillion dollars,” Schatz, president of medicine and science for the ADA, said during his address.

Schatz, who is also associate director of the Clinical Research Center in the department of pediatrics at the University of Florida, said advocacy for diabetes must be turned up to 212 degrees — the boiling point of water — to create a “scalding sense of urgency” to transition the disease to a highly-visible crisis that “threatens the very fabric and resources of our society.”

According to Schatz, “diabetes is the global warming of health care: another calamity that has conspicuously been ignored while HIV/AIDS and the Zika virus and other diseases and epidemics grab the spotlight. Patients have a right to demand a fiery sense of urgency of now.”

The reality, he said, is that health care providers are largely invisible to patients, who often manage a very complex disease on their own.

“How many type 2 [diabetes] patients choose to be invisible to us, largely because of their own sense of failure and frustration they confront during an office visit?” Schatz said. “It’s easy to criticize and cajole these patients in the hopes of improving their clinical profiles, but how often do we actually take the time to hear or learn about their burden, and the real reasons they why can’t seem to control their disease?

“Diabetes is like a wildfire, raging through this country and across the globe, but is anybody really paying attention?” Schatz said. “Every year we hear similar statistics, yet the disease and the related skyrocketing health care costs seem invisible to the governments of the world.”

The general public, too, remain in the dark about diabetes, Schatz said, typically perceiving cancer and heart disease to be far more serious than diabetes.

“The vast majority of the public polled feel that people with diabetes have themselves to blame, and know very little about the disease,” Schatz said.

Citing NIH funding data, Schatz noted a disparity in funding between diabetes research and funding for cancer and HIV/AIDS: $34.71 per person spent on diabetes research, vs. more than $2,500 per person for HIV/AIDS research.

“What can we, the diabetes community, learn from the HIV/AIDS movement?” Schatz said. “The origin began with an army of advocates who created a sense of urgency and achieved transformational change in a few decades.”

Advocates must do more than talk, he said. They must make demands, for better treatments, better reimbursement policies, and an end to discrimination in both schools and work places, while also demanding more education and support from multidisciplinary teams, and create an awareness campaign to help make the disease of diabetes a visible one.

“We need to push that urgency button by asking the bigger and more personally confrontational questions, like, why aren’t we further along? Why have we not yet found a cure? Is there something more that we need to be doing?” Schatz said. “We need to think outside the box. We need to better share our data and remove the barriers to collaboration … the single biggest component of innovation.

“Each of us should ask ourselves: What have we done today, and what will we do tomorrow to act up, to speak out and to demand action?” Schatz said. – by Regina Schaffer