Diabetes Explained & Support

The herb industry is unsurpassed in its variety of single and combination herbs that treat diabetes. Herbal formulations help alleviate the symptoms of diabetes and the many complications that stem from this disease.

Key Products

Goldenseal - Bifidophilus - High Potency Garlic

Consequences of Uncontrolled Diabetes

The consequences of uncontrolled diabetes can affect all organ systems, from the skin to the heart to the sexual organs.

• Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure
• Heart Disease
• Peripheral Arterial Disease (legs)
• Neuropathy
• Eye Problems

Understanding both types of Diabetes

Type 1
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes.

In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Only 5-10% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease.
With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children with type 1 diabetes can learn to manage their condition and live long, healthy, happy lives.

Type 1 Diabetes: symptoms

• Frequent urination
• Unusual thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Unusual weight loss
• Extreme fatigue and Irritability

Type 2
In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells.
When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to diabetes complications.

Type 2 Diabetes: symptoms

• Any of the type 1 symptoms
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms
Remember... weight is one of the major cause of diabetes!

Nature's Sunshine Herbal Support

Goldenseal
To the diabetic, goldenseal's ability to lower blood sugar levels is its most desirable feature, along with its effect as a natural form of insulin. In this way the pancreas is supported in its job to decrease high blood sugar levels due to goldenseal's' hypoglycemic properties.

Goldenseal also treats many of the complications that come from diabetes. For instance, the alkaloids in goldenseal work as a natural antibiotic to fight infections. To treat cardiovascular problems, goldenseal strengthens the heart. Another health problem of this condition, excessive weight, can also be lessened by using goldenseal (when combined with healthy dietary practices). What's more, goldenseal works with other herbs to treat eye conditions that stem from diabetes.

Although goldenseal provides many positive effects for the body, this herb has negative effects on intestinal flora when used for long periods. Therefore, goldenseal should be used alternately with forms of friendly bacteria, such as Bifidophilus. 

Another component in Garlic High Potency, selenium, helps treat arteriosclerosis. Well known for treating infection and circulatory problems, garlic also helps reduce high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol, fortifies blood vessels, removes toxins from the liver and all body systems and removes plaque from arterial walls.