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Insulin Therapy is Often Prescribed When:-
- You have diabetes you may not make insulin at all (Type I)
- You do not make enough to keep your blood glucose normal all the time (Type II).
- You may be taking diabetes pills and they are not working well (Type II).
Tips on Taking Insulin
- Take your insulin at the same times each day (relative to meals).
- Balance your food and exercise with your insulin.
- Too much activity or too little food can make your blood glucose drop low.
- Too much food can make your blood glucose go high.
- Rotate the area you give your shots, using a regular plan of moving from one site to another. For example, use all the sites in both arms before moving to your leg. This will keep your blood glucose more even from day-to-day.
- If you take more than 1 shot each day, use a different area for each shot.
- Do not change your insulin or insulin routine before talking to your doctor or diabetes educator.
Types of Insulin for Diabetes Treatment
There are many forms of insulin to treat diabetes. They are classified by how fast they start to work and how long their effects last. The Types of Insulin Include:
- Rapid-acting
- Short-acting
- Intermediate-acting
- Long-acting
- Pre-mixed
The FDA approved the inhaled insulin drug Exubera in 2006. But in October 2007 the drug company Pfizer said it was halting sales of the drug for financial reasons.
Types of Insulin
Your doctor will work with you to prescribe the type of insulin that is best for you and your diabetes. Deciding what type of insulin might be best for you will depend on many factors, including:
- Your body’s individualized response to insulin (how long it takes insulin to be absorbed in the body and remain active in the body varies slightly from person to person).
- Your own lifestyle choices — for instance, the type of food you eat, if/how much alcohol you drink, or how much exercise you get — are all factors that influence your body’s processing of insulin.
- How willing you are to give yourself multiple injections per day.
- How frequently you are willing to check your blood sugar level.
- Your age.
- Your blood sugar management goals.
Effective Herbal Remedy for Sugar Control
This herbal blend called Dia-beta plus is going to work slowly. Dia-beta plus is not going to lower down sugar immediately or cause hypoglycemia. The effects are slow but sustained and can be monitored. Over the period of time, You may need to reduce the dosage of your other drugs, supplements or herbs for diabetes being used.
Dia-beta plus is a mixture of various herbs for diabetes, which are described in Ayurveda for taking care of diabetes naturally. The herbs not only help to control sugar levels but also help to rejuvenate overall health, bring back stamina and help to overcome fatigue. Dia-beta plus contains herbs like momordica, Gymnema, Salacia, Pterocarpus marsupium which are long know to have beneficial effects in diabetes.The herbs are not only good to control sugar levels but also excellent for preventing diabetic neuropathy.
Dia-Beta Plus
This product has its roots in Ayurveda-ancient herbal healthcare system of India . According to Ayurveda the balance of 3 energies- Vata, Pitta and Kapha (Kinetic, Thermal and Potential energy) in the body is a disease free state whereas their imbalance causes diseases. In Ayurveda, imbalance in “Vata” and “Kapha” is considered as root cause of diabetes. Herbs in this formula control both “Vata” and “Kapha” and thus good in controlling sugar levels.
Herbs in Dia-beta Plus
Dia-beta Plus is purely a herbal formulation without any chemicals added into it. The ingredients are frequently used in Ayurvedic system of medicine since 5,000 B.C. without any side effects. Although there are many herbal products for diabetes, but this one is unique in bringing down sugar levels under control without causing side effects and without causing sharp fluctuation in sugar levels.
Ingredients of Dia-Beta Plus
S. No. | Herb Used | Latin Name | Quantity |
1. | Gurmaar | Gymnema sylvestrae | 150 mg |
2 | Karela | Momordica charantia | 150 mg |
3. | Saptrangi | Salacia oblonga | 50 mg |
4. | Vizaysaar | Pterocarpus marsupium | 50 mg |
5. | Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera | 50 mg |
6. | Tulsi | Ocimum tenuiflorum | 50 mg |
Ingredients of Dia-beta Plus
1. Gurmaar (Gymnema sylvestrae)
In Hindi language, Gurmaar means “The sugar killer”. It is a twine which is known since ages in Ayurveda for its sugar controlling activity. Recent studies show that it contains Gymnemic acid molecules responsible for its anti-diabetic action. They bind with glucose molecules in the intestines and inhibit their entry into the blood stream. Thus it is effective in controlling sugar levels. This is a perfect herb for sugar control.
2. Karela (Momordica charantia)
Commonly known as bitter gourd. It is very popular for it’s anti-diabetic properties. It’s also rich in micronutrients which are required for prevention of complications of diabetes. We have a juice form of momordica herb as well. Read more about our product Karela Saar The products like Diabeta plus, Karela Saar, Ashwagandha, Shilajit can all be used together to combat diabetes with herbal remedies.
3. Vizaysaar (Pterocarpus marsupium)
Vizaysaar is a big tree whose bark is very useful for diabetes. The bark of the tree is made into a wooden glass and the glass is termed as “The miracle care for diabetes”. Some water is kept in the wooden glass overnight and is consumed early morning by diabetes patients. The color of the water changes to brown and glass is changed after around 1 month when the water color does not change. Diabeta Plus contains extract of bark of this miracle tree.
4. Saptrangi (Salacia oblonga)
Salacia oblonga is a wonderful remedy for diabetes. It is also a tree whose bark is effective in controlling diabetes. It is extensively studied in the western herbal schools now a days, but in Ayurveda it is being used since ages.
Dosage
For Non Insulin Dependent – 2 capsules twice daily, 1/2 hour before meals, with water.
For Insulin Dependent – 4 – 6 capsules twice daily, 1/2 hour before meals, with water.
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Other Supplements Good to be used with Diabeta Plus
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha is adaptogenic, relieves anxiety and stress. It is also an effective anti-inflammatory. Ashwagandha is a useful herb especially for diabetic neuropathy, weakness, fatigue and weight loss due to diabetes. It improves overall well being.
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
It is popularly known as ‘The Holy Basil’ is a sacred plant according to Hindu mythology. People in India worship this plant as it has tremendous medicinal properties. Regular use of leaves of this plant controls blood sugar levels very effectively. It is also useful in many types of cancers, viral and bacterial infections, sore throat, cough and cold etc.
Diabeta Plus capsule contains effective Herbs for Diabetes control. It Controls Sugar Levels Naturally. The herbs for Sugar control are without any additives or preservatives.It can be very useful as an very effective herbal treatment for Diabetes.
A very useful and effective natural treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy. Although there are a lot of Herbal Products for Diabetes, but the unique combination of various herbs in Diabeta Plus has made it a very different and a very useful herbal product for diabetes.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Ashwagandha and Shilajit Capsules are some other herbal supplements which can be used along with Dia-beta Plus to combat diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy responds quickly to this herbal combination. Ashwagandha is used 500 mg capsules in twice daily dosage to combat Diabetic Neuropathy effectively and other complications of diabetes.