Hyperglycemia Herb

Hyperglycemia is a condition when an individual has an excess of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Sugar is necessary for brain cell functions and energy. The level is controlled by the endocrine system which regulates how much sugar is used and stored for energy.

When certain disorders arise in this regulation, the result is hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. The hormone that regulates storage levels is insulin, which is produced by the pancreas. A problem with the pancreas will result in a deviation from normal blood sugar and consequent hyperglycemia.

Normal blood sugar is rated at 60-110 mg/dL. Anything higher than this is hyperglycemia.

Diet and exercise, along with appropriate medication, are immediately recommended in such a condition.

Insulin which regulates sugar in the cells is a peptide hormone secreted by the pancreas. Apart from promoting glucose utilization, insulin helps metabolize proteins and fats in the body.

Several herbal remedies are reputed to be effective in controlling high blood sugar levels. These are particularly so in Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient Indian form of medicine, the oldest known in the world which dates back to 5000 B.C.

Plants and plant extracts were used to combat the disease as early as 1550 B.C., with as many as 400 "prescribed" before the development earlier this century of effective medications to control diabetes.

Three such herbs are Gymnema sylvestre, Momordica charantia, and Tinospora cordifolia all of which from climbing plants.

People considering, or already using, herbal or other alternative treatments for diabetes should discuss this interest with their physician, even at the risk of getting a lecture.

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