Deepa Singh Deepa Singh Asked 5 months ago

How to treat diabetes without medicine?

My sugar levels have been a bit high lately, but I'm really keen to try managing it without taking medication if possible. I've heard about lifestyle changes. Are there effective ways to bring down blood sugar naturally?

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Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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If your sugar is only in the prediabetes range, you can manage it with a strict low-carb vegetarian diet. Focus on high-fiber foods like methi leaves, oats, and whole pulses, and completely avoid white sugar, maida, and white rice. But please check with your doctor first if you actually need medication.

Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, reversing diabetes without medicine requires a massive lifestyle overhaul which is tough with a busy job. If you want to try, you must dedicate at least 45 minutes daily to brisk walking or gym workouts, and strictly avoid junk food. If your HbA1c is already high though, please don't skip the medicines your doctor prescribed.

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Joginder Singh Joginder Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

In my 30 years of dealing with diabetes, I have learned that while a daily walk and eating bitter gourd (karela) juice help, you cannot completely ignore what the doctor says. If your pancreas needs help, taking a small daily tablet is much safer than risking kidney or eye damage by avoiding medicines.

Kanti Patel Kanti Patel Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I tried everything from methi water to vijaysar wood tumblers, and they do help in keeping daily spikes in check. But let me be honest, home remedies can only support you, they cannot replace proper medical care if your sugar is very high. Use these natural methods alongside your doctor's advice.

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Megha Deshmukh Megha Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Managing insulin resistance without medicines is a slow process, just like managing PCOS. You can try strength training and cutting out processed sugars, but please be realistic and keep testing your blood glucose levels regularly. Don't feel like a failure if you still need medication to stay healthy.

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