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Fenugreek and Diabetes - Treat Diabetes with Fenugreek

03.18.2008 by Dr John Anne in Diabetes Information

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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant product that has been used for a variety of medicinal and other purposes, and may be used in the diabetes treatment.

Fenugreek is a member of the Leguminosae, or Fabaceae, family and grows well in India, Egypt and other parts of the Middle East. The part used medicinally is the seeds.

Fenugreek contains a substance that helps to control blood sugar levels and increased insulin production. Clinical trials showed that while fenugreek can help to reduce blood sugar levels, it instantly produces insulin in people with type 2 diabetes. One human study found that it can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels in people with moderate atherosclerosis and non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes.

Preliminary and double-blind trials have found that it helps improve blood sugar control in patients with insulin-dependent (type 1) and non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes.
Fenugreek a good reversing diabetes herb because of its high soluble fibre content.
This helps to lower blood sugar levels by slowing the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.

In medicinal uses a preparation where seeds are soaked in water until they swell and form a thick paste is used to prevent fevers, is comforting to the stomach and has been utilized in diabetes. In combination with conventional medicine e.g. insulin, it is helpful in gout, diabetes and neurasthenia.

Pre-clinical and clinical studies have demonstrated the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek seeds. The fiber-rich fraction of fenugreek seeds can lowered blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, and to a lesser extent, for lowering blood cholesterol. Additionally, the soluble fiber content of fenugreek may play a role in aiding weight control. Thus it helpful in minimizing the diabetes symptoms.

A typical dose range is 5 to 30 g three times per day with meals. Known side effects of high doses include mild digestive distress. Fenugreek should not be used by pregnant or nursing women.

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