Risk Factors for the development of Diabetes and the Long term effects of untreated Diabetes

There are several risk factors that lead to the development of Diabetes. The risk factors include:
The risk factors can be grouped into
1. Primary risk factors and
2. Secondary risk factors
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How Turmeric Acts as a Natural Remedy

Turmeric powder is obtained from the plant Curcuma longa a tropical plant grown in Southern and South eastern tropical parts of Asia. The plant grows up to 1 meter height with a short stem and crumpled leaves.

Preparation of Turmeric Powder:

The rhizome is used to make powder. The rhizomes are uprooted and they are made free from mud and are boiled in hot water and they are dried in the sun. Afterwards they are powdered and they are free from the moisture.

Active Ingredient of Turmeric:

The active ingredient of the powder is Curcumin and the yellow colour is due Curcuminoids. (more…)

Some of the Useful Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes

Some of the useful plants other than bitter gourd, indian kinowood and black berry are

1. Neem

Biological Name : Azadirachta indica

The neem extract is found to have hypoglycemic properties. (more…)

Basic Information on Diabetes Insipidus and Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus also known as madhumeha was known to ancient Indian physicians many thousands of years ago. An elaborate description of its clinical features and its management is well described in Ayurveda. It is stated in Ayurveda that insects and flies were attracted to the urine of some people, which smelled sweet. Sushruta, an ancient sage diagnosed diabetes in 1000 B.C. (more…)

An overview of Diabetes

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease in which glucose level in the blood remains higher than the normal.

How do you know your glucose levels? (more…)