A systematic review by the University of Nottingham on Ayurvedic treatments suggests that natural medicine—original to India—may be effective in treating symptoms of type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly in regulation of blood sugar.
“Current evidence suggests the benefits of a range of Ayurvedic medicines in improving glycemic [blood sugar] control in type 2 diabetes patients,” said Dr. Kaushik Chattopadhyay, lead author of the study.
Ayurveda is a form of natural medicine that has a holistic view of health; believing balance is needed between the body, mind, and consciousness to prevent and treat illness. Apart from changes to exercise and lifestyle, practitioners of the medicine may prescribe herbs and minerals commonly seen in diets to improve the health of their patients….