APRIL 3, 2023 BLACK CUMIN

There are many herbs and supplements I use to manage sugar ( glucose ) Diabetes affects 9 million people worldwide. We know that diabetes and obesity are two epidemics in this country Both lead to Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes can be managed with lifestyle changes Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by high blood glucose levels due to tissue insulin resistance and inadequate insulin production.

A systemic y was published in the American Botanical Council HerbalGram about black cumin Black cumin (Nigella sativa, Ranunculaceae [NS]), with its major bioactive component thymoquinone, exerts a protective effect against diabetes and its complications.

There are many studies published on herbs used in diabetes management. I have seen studies on fenugreek, cinnamon, gymnema, and bitter melon. This study concluded that black cumin showed a considerable decline in fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels.

Black cumin was shown to enhance laboratory measures of hyperglycemia and diabetes control," the authors conclude. The findings suggest that NS could be effective when used as an adjuvant to treat and manage patients with T2DM and its complications.

In my practice I use an integrative approach- dietary liufstyle changes, exercise, herbs/ supplements and even some conventional medicine

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