Top 15 beneficial foods for Diabetics
1. Fenugreek (Methi): Fenugreek has this unique property to stabilize glucose levels in the body. Dried Fenugreek leaves can be used as a spice while cooking vegetables. It provides a wonderful aroma and flavour to your food.
Also, fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) can be cooked with/as a vegetable.
A wonder tip for diabetics: Soak 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds at night in a glass of water and consume this water empty stomach in the morning.
2. Holy Basil (Tulsi): Dried Basil leaves can be added to vegetables, snacks and curd as a spice to enhance flavour and food value.
Take 5 pepper corns (Kali Mirch) along with 5 Basil leaves empty stomach in the morning. It is a wonderful remedy for curing diabetes.
3. Channa Dal or Besan: Channa daal has this amazing tendency to utilize the sugar in the body which further reduces the intake of Insulin. Besan also helps to reduce weakness in the body. It can be cooked as a pulse or can also be cooked with vegetables like Bottle gourd (Louki), Tinda etc.
4.Garlic: Garlic also helps to maintain Blood sugar level. It also acts as an Antiseptic. As garlic is extremely rich in potassium and potassium stimulates Pancrease
5. Jambu Fruit/Blackberry (Jamun): Jambu Fruit also helps in reducing Blood sugar level. Seeds of Jambu fruit contains a glucose called Jamboline which curbs the conversion of starch into sugar thus helps to controlling diabetes.
6. Bitter Gourd (Karela): Bitter gourd acts as a wonder drug for Diabetics as it is extremely rich in Beta Carotene, Iron, calcium, potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, B2 and B3. It is also a very good source of Phosphorous and fibre.
Bitter gourd contains several compounds which down regulates Insulin, lowers blood sugar and has absolutely No side-effects. Apart from these benefits, bitter gourd also prevents Weight Gain.
7. Almonds: Almonds are extreme rich source of copper, phosphorus which aids the circulation of oxygen to blood vessels. Almonds are also a good source of dietary fibre which helps to fight diabetes, heart disease, cancer and constipation.
8. Indian Gooseberry (Amla): Tremendously rich in Vitamin C, Amla also helps to lower down blood sugar level. Amla also helps in free flow of urine in case of any obstruction and aids digestion.
9. Guava (Amrood): Guava is a considered good for diabetes as it is a very good source of Iron and Vitamin C. It is also an effective Anti-oxidant and helps in digestion.
10. Cinnamon (Dalchini): Researchers claim that a pinch of cinnamon in a day helps in effective reduction of LDL cholesterol and Serum glucose in people suffering from TYPE 2 Diabetes.
Just add a pinch of Cinnamon to lukewarm lime water and consume it empty stomach in the morning. You will notice the wonder effects in just a short span.
11. Zinc and Chromium: Zinc plays a significant role in Insulin metabolism as in it’ synthesis, secretion and utilization. Also, chromium is said to increase Insulin production by the body and also helps to stabilize blood sugar. Chromium is found in almost all whole grain cereals and mushrooms.
12. Oats: Oats are a rich source of soluble fibre which helps to regulate sugar metabolism in the body. It also aids digestion and keeps bowls regulated and stomach healthy.
13. Soya beans: Being a rich source of calcium, zinc and proteins, Soya is extremely effective in lowering urinary sugar and helps in preventing the neurological complications of Diabetes.
14. Fibre: Fibre helps in preventing sudden rise in blood sugar levels and further, lowers blood sugar levels. Fibre can be consumed in the form of green veggies, fruits and wheat bran. Also, whole grain cereals like brown rice, whole wheat flour and whole lentils are a rich source of fibre.
15. Brown Rice: Brown rice is also a very good source of fibre and helps in improving digestion.
It’s been 7 to 8 days and still I can’t get rid of this heart choking cough! Also tired of eating those bitter antibiotics. 
Cough is a blast of air which causes removal of substances that do not belong in the airways.
Generally it takes one to two weeks for cough and cold to get cured but there are remedies which will help you feel less dejected! There are several naturally available cures for cough.
Some most effective natural remedies for cough:
1. Salt Water Gargles: Add 1 teaspoon salt to 2 liters of warm water and dissolve thoroughly by stirring it. Doing gargles with salt water helps in clearing phlegm relieving a sore throat
2. Increased intake of fluids: Water, juice, warm lemon water mixed with honey helps in fighting congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid coffee, tea, soda and alcohol as much as possible
3. Honey: Honey is said to be an effective cough suppressant. Also, consuming a mixture of ginger juice, black pepper and honey helps in relieving sore throat and dry cough. Honey and black pepper helps in loosening mucus which promotes the removal of irritating substances of the trachea
4. Ginger Tea: Add a few slices of ginger while preparing tea. Drinking ginger tea 3-4 times a day is also an effective cough reliever
5. Chicken Soup: This traditional remedy is a very effective therapy for curing cough in children and adults. Scientists suggest that it acts as an anti-inflammatory and speeds up the movement of mucus which helps in alleviating congestion
6. Garlic Soup: Crush some garlic cloves garlic and boil them in water till it reduces to half. Filter this solution and add some lemon, honey, sugar and oregano to it. This syrup is very effective for curing persistent cough
7. Holy Basil: Add some holy basil (tulsi) leaves to honey and consume it regularly till the cough persists. This helps in relieving itchy throat
8. Turmeric: Crush pure turmeric to make powder. Mix 2 tbsp of this powder with hot milk. This is an instant remedy for cough
Vapor Therapy for cough:
1. Boil plain water in a large vessel. Cover your head and inhale these vapors by taking deep breaths for 10 minutes
2. Boil plain water and add some turmeric to it. Cover your head and inhale the fumes
Most tempting cure for cough:
1. Some research suggests that melted chocolates are beneficial in relieving sore throat.
2. Add a few drops of vodka to one tbsp of honey. Consume this mixture at night. This is also an effective remedy. 
Preventive Measure: The simplest and the most effective prevention of cough is to QUIT Smoking!