Stevia is a shrub that was popular in ancient times. Then the Indians called it sweet grass and used it regularly for cooking. Today, some experts claim that stevia is able to increase the bioenergetic capabilities of a person, which allows you to keep yourself toned up to the elderly.
Modern medicine has successfully applied stevia for the production of a cure for diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2. Since the plant is not only a high-quality sweetener, it is also capable of reducing blood sugar levels.
In what form is stevia taken?
Physicians view the stevia as a universal substance. This plant can be used as a medicine for treatment of diabetes mellitus, and also as a preventive drug.
Today, stevia is used in several forms:
- phyto-tea;
- pills;
- concentrated syrup;
- liquid extracts.
The most common application of stevia is phyto tea. The plant is ground to the state of the powder, processed by a special technology, crystallization, after which the powder is cleaned and dried. In the composition of stevia tea, usually about 80 percent, the rest can be additives that impart a fruit or floral flavor and flavor to the beverage. Tea on stevia is brewed in a classical way and is also used. It does not have any specific taste or smell.
With the goal of prevention, you can use a liquid extract of the bush. The use of the product is easy enough - it can be added to any food or drink. The extract has a sweet taste, so when adding it to food, it is worth considering this property of the plant.
Using tablets from stevia, you can normalize blood sugar, which is very important in diabetes. The drug should be taken before meals and only three times a day.
The most universal is the concentrated syrup from stevia, since it is used not only in medicine, but also in the food industry, as a food additive. Stevia syrup is a part of juices, various drinks and confectionery. Basically, such products are produced for people with diabetes, but it is also useful for children and adults who do not have this disease.
Stevia in type 1 diabetes mellitus
Diabetes of the first type is called congenital diabetes or acquired in early childhood. Such people are completely dependent on insulin, they need regular administration of the drug under the skin. Many people wonder whether it is possible to use grass stevia for type 1 diabetes, because it is too late to prevent it. The specialists give a positive answer. Since stevia is a natural substance, it is absolutely harmless. In addition to the fact that it can replace sugar in the daily diet, while avoiding carbohydrates, it still dilutes the blood, which improves the general condition of a person. Antimicrobial properties also have a positive effect
Stevia in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Insulin-dependent diabetes of the second type most often develops in adulthood or in the elderly. The reason for this is a violation in the endocrine system, which appears in connection with age. Factors affecting violations are excessive completeness or any other disturbances in the functioning of organs, especially the endocrine system.
In case of fear of the appearance of the disease, stevia can be used as a preventive agent. In what better way to use it, you need to find out from a specialist. With type 2 diabetes , a diet is observed, so the use of stevia is simply necessary.