Herbs for Diabetes-part VI

Salacia Oblonga (or Saptrangi , Ponkoranti), is a woody plant found in the forests of Sri Lanka and India. The roots and stems of Salacia Oblonga have been used extensively in Ayruveda and traditional Indian medicine for the treatment of Diabetes.
Salacia Oblonga inhibits the breakdown of oligosaccharides such as sucrose, maltose, etc. into monosaccharides and inhibits the absorption of monosaccharides such as glucose,etc. in the body, preventing blood sugar levels from rising.
Salacia Oblonga taken daily is effective in lowering the blood glucose, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and increasing the HDL cholesterol levels of non-insulin dependent diabetes patients.

Diabetes,Diet and Hypertension!!!

In patients with type 2 diabetes, high-carbohydrate diet modestly raises blood pressure as compared to a diet high in monounsaturated fat.The reason for an increase in blood pressure and heart rate on a high-carbohydrate diet compared with a high- monounsaturated fat diet might be the accentuation of high insulin levels.
Best diet for diabetes would be high fiber,low carbohydrate,low fat and moderate to low protiens.A diet high in soluble fiber would be more than beneficial in controlling both hypertension and diabetes.