| Diabetes has become the No 1 Chronic disease after | | | | bruises a distinct possibility. Prolonged Infections on the |
| asthma. With almost 5% population of the world | | | | extremities can lead to gangrene and need for |
| afflicted by the disease the most worrisome aspect is | | | | amputation. |
| the increase in number of persons afflicted by the | | | | Fenugreek is an aromatic plant. Its seeds are widely |
| disease in the 20 + age group. The reasons could be | | | | used in the east as a spice and condiment. It has been |
| many and is some way or the other related to the | | | | mentioned as a cure for Diabetes in ancient Indian |
| hectic life which one is leading these days. | | | | treatise. It is also used as a laxative and demulcent. |
| Diabetes has been aptly named as the silent killer. One | | | | Although much research has to be undertaken still |
| comes to know about the disease by accident when | | | | preliminary results do point out to some benefits in the |
| one goes for a routine check up or blood test. The | | | | quality of life of Diabetics. One of the active |
| lack of visible symptoms ensures that the disease | | | | ingredients isolated from Fenugreek was |
| takes its toll on the other organs one by one till a final | | | | 4-hydroxyisoleucine. It is believed to stimulate the |
| breakdown occurs. Almost each and every organ is | | | | dormant cells of pancreas to secrete hormones. It also |
| affected. Diabetes leads to hypertension which can | | | | reduces insulin resistance. |
| lead to cardiac arrests and stroke. | | | | Fenugreek can be used for control of Diabetes and |
| Diabetes also affects the retina causing in extreme | | | | Type II diabetes. Like the anti-diabetic drug |
| cases blindness. Kidneys and nerves are also | | | | Glibenclamide it lowers the cellular insulin resistance and |
| affected. The increase in glucose leads to an increase | | | | at the same time controls the glucose –blood |
| in opportunistic bacterial infections which find the sugar | | | | equilibrium. In some instances Fenugreek seeds have |
| rich environment suitable for propagation. Combined | | | | lowered blood glucose levels in Type II diabetics by |
| with the lack of sensation on the extremities of the | | | | more than 46%. |
| legs and hand make the chance of accidental cuts and | | | | |