Aloe vera diabetes

Aloe Vera gel has pre-packed with magic ingredients with many medicinal properties; it can also reduce blood glucose & glycosylated hemoglobin levels. 

Aloe Vera and diabetes

Aloe (Aloe barbadensis, Aloe capensis) is a plant with long, green leaves contain aloe gel and a sticky yellow residue called latex. Aloe vera gel is well known as a home remedy for minor burns and other skin conditions, recent animal studies suggest that aloe vera gel may help people with diabetes. Many researches shows the aloe vera gel contain active constitution that reduce blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin levels.





Bioactive constituents of Aloe vera
The aloe plant gel is between 99 and 99.5 per cent water, with an average pH of 4.5. The remaining solid material contains over 75 different ingredients including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugars, anthraquinones or phenolic compounds, lignin, saponins, sterols, amino acids and salicylic acid.

• Vitamins/Minerals - Vit C, A, E, B vitamins, B-carotene, Zinc, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorous.
• Enzymes - At least five different enzymes have been identified and likely more are contained within.
• Amino Acids - Twenty-two amino acids are found within aloe.
• Plant sterols - These plant based compounds are potent anti-inflammatory agents.
• Gibberellin - A growth factor which assists in healing.
• Polysaccharides - Including B1-3 and B1-4 Glucomannans known for their immune stimulating effects Based on its constituent make up, aloe has a wide array of applications.

Scientific evidence of aloe vera

1. Effect of Aloe vera leaves on blood glucose level in type I and type II diabetic rat models. Authors: Okyar A, Can A, Akev N, Baktir G, Sütlüpinar N. Institute: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Istanbul, 34452 Universite, Istanbul, Turkey. Conclustion: It may therefore be concluded that the pulps of Aloe vera leaves devoid of the gel could be useful in the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. For further information visit Pubmed (National Center for Biotechnology Information).

Aloe vera diabetes dosage
Normally suggested dosage for the treatment of diabetes is 1 tablespoon of aloe juice twice daily.

Aloe vera diabetes safety
Other than occasional allergic reactions, no serious problems have been reported with aloe gel, both used internally or externally. Keep in mind that if aloe is used as a treatment for diabetes, and it proves effectively lower blood sugar levels, so close monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised.

Aloe vera is believed to be effective in the treatment of type 2 diabetes with out any major known side effects. Aloe vera is more effective if taken in combination instead of a single herb. Don’t give up the diabetes conventional medications, take aloe vera along with it till the glucose level in blood reaches normal. Then slowly reduce the dosage of the conventional medicine and finally discard if possible. For type 1 diabetes aloe vera can be taken along with insulin therapy, in due coarse insulin shots requirement may be reduced.

Remember that aloe vera is a herbal medicines, so it too has some side effects. Herbals can also interact with other medicines you are taking. It is best to get registered herbal practitioner's advice before taking herbs, if the treatment is for pregnant women, breast-feeding mother, child or older people.

Useful diabetes natural treatments

• Natural diabetes herbals, 
• Natural diabetes herbs
• Diabetes herbal - Aloe Vera
• Diabetes herbal -  Bitter melon
• Diabetes herbal -  Cinnamon
• Diabetes herbal -  Fenugreek
• Diabetes herbal -  Ginseng
• Diabetes herbal -  Gymnema Sylvestre
• Homeopathic diabetes remedies, 
• Diabetes yoga, 
• Acupressure diabetes healing, 
• Reflexology diabetes massage.