Natural Health Alternatives

Even though thousands of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year, researchers have yet to determine its precise cause. We do know about several major contributing factors, however. The disease can be hereditary; people with diabetes in their family background are 25 percent more likely to develop it at some point in their lives. A diet heavy in carbs, proteins and fats may also contribute to the disease. In order to secrete insulin successfully, the pancreas must be free from dealing with excess food.

We cannot pinpoint exactly what causes diabetes, but we can continue to investigate ways to eradicate the disease. The medical establishment has set its sights on researching ways to control diabetic symptoms, but alternative medicine has taken a different approach entirely. A number of natural herbal treatments, such as banaba and bitter melon, have been shown to help decrease blood-sugar levels.