How to Control Diabetes Naturally: 5 Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Without Medicine

This blog post is based on insights from Shivangi Desai‘s YouTube video: “5 Steps to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally and Put It In Remission”.

If you have diabetes and you’re tired of being told you’ll be on medications forever, this might be the most important article you read today. What if you could enjoy sweets again, live without constant finger pricks, and actually reverse your diabetes instead of just managing it? Health coach Shivangi Desai has helped hundreds of people do exactly that. In a country where India has become the Diabetic Capital of the World with over 7.7 crore people suffering from Type 2 diabetes, the solution isn’t more pills—it’s a lifestyle reset. And the best part? Many people see results in just three to six months.

Why Diabetes Is Exploding in India (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)

Before we dive into the solution, let’s understand the problem. Type 2 diabetes isn’t just about eating too much sugar. It’s a metabolic storm created by three root causes that work together to damage your body.

The Three Root Causes of Type 2 Diabetes

1. Insulin Resistance: The Cellular Lockout
   When you eat food, it converts to glucose (blood sugar). Insulin—produced by your pancreas—acts like a key, unlocking your cells so sugar can enter and be used for energy. But when you constantly eat unhealthy foods that spike blood sugar, your pancreas releases insulin repeatedly. Eventually, your cells get overwhelmed and stop “listening” to insulin. This is called insulin resistance. Sugar stays trapped in your bloodstream, damaging your organs.
2. Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Firefighter
   Inflammation is your body’s emergency response to injury. If you cut your finger, the redness and swelling is inflammation doing its job. But in diabetes, your immune system triggers this fire alarm without any real fire, creating silent damage throughout your body.
3. The Acidic Body State: The pH Problem
   Your body is born slightly alkaline (balanced). But a bad lifestyle—processed foods, stress, lack of sleep—pushes it into an acidic state. This acidity fuels insulin resistance and inflammation, creating a vicious cycle.

For example, imagine your body as a house. Insulin resistance is like jamming your doors so energy can’t get in. Inflammation is like setting small fires in different rooms. Acidity is like pouring gasoline everywhere. You need to fix all three to put out the fire.

The 5-Step Remission Plan: From Sick to Healthy

Shivangi has helped countless people reverse diabetes using these exact steps. They’re simple, but require consistency. No magic pills—just science-backed lifestyle changes.

Step 1: Get Your Blood Reports—Knowledge Is Power

“I get my blood checked up every six months… when you do not check the blood report, then it is very late.” —Shivangi Desai, timestamp approx.

This first step sounds basic, but it’s where most people fail. In India, there’s a cultural stigma that blood tests are only for sick people. But waiting until you feel sick means diabetes has already damaged your body.

What to Check:

• HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c): This measures your average blood sugar over 3 months.
  • Below 5.7%: Normal (you’re safe)
  • 5.7% to 6.4%: Pre-diabetes (red flag—act now!)
  • Above 6.4%: Diabetes (diagnosed)

For example, Rajesh, a 45-year-old IT worker, had no symptoms but got tested on a whim. His HbA1c was 6.2%—pre-diabetes. Because he caught it early, he reversed it in four months. If he’d waited until he felt sick, he might have been on medications for life.

Action: Get a full panel including fasting blood sugar and insulin levels. Do this every six months.

Step 2: Lose Excess Fat—Your Fat Is Fueling the Fire

Diabesity is a real term now—diabetes + obesity. Over 90% of Type 2 diabetics are overweight. Why? Because fat—especially belly fat—worsens all three root causes:

• Increases insulin resistance: Fat cells block insulin’s key
• Sparks inflammation: Fat is inflammatory
• Creates acidity: Excess fat alters your pH

For example, Priya weighed 85 kg when diagnosed with diabetes. She focused on losing just 10% of her body weight (8.5 kg). Within three months, her HbA1c dropped from 7.8% to 6.1%. She didn’t need to become skinny—just less fat.

How to do it: Shivangi has workout videos on her channel targeting belly fat. Combine moderate exercise with the dietary changes in Step 3.

Step 3: Eliminate These 5 “Diabetes Trigger” Foods

This step gives your body immediate relief. Remove these inflammatory, acidity-causing foods:

For example, Anita was addicted to “healthy” oat biscuits with her tea. When she learned they were mostly maida, she switched to a handful of nuts. Her post-meal blood sugar spikes dropped by 30 points in one week.

Shivangi’s advice: “I have many participants with diabetes. I tell them to stop milk for a while—not for life, but for a while. When they stop, their blood sugar starts normalizing beautifully.”

Step 4: The 10-Minute Post-Meal Walk—Your Secret Weapon

“Walk for at least 10 minutes post-meal… it gives such an amazing result in your body.” —Shivangi Desai, timestamp approx.

This is the simplest yet most effective habit. After lunch and dinner (wait 20-30 minutes), walk for just 10 minutes.

Why it works:

• Balances blood sugar: Muscles use glucose immediately, preventing storage as fat
• Improves digestion: Gets your gut moving
• Lowers inflammation: Gentle movement calms the immune response
• Reduces acidity: Helps alkalize the body

For example, Sunil, a diabetic for 8 years, started walking 10 minutes after dinner. Nothing else changed. In two months, his morning fasting sugar dropped from 180 mg/dL to 120 mg/dL.

Pro tip: If you can walk more, do it. But never skip the minimum 10 minutes. This small habit compounds into massive results.

Step 5: Add Protein, Fat & Fiber—The Blood Sugar Stabilizing Trio

This step transforms how your body handles food. Every meal should include:

The Magic Trio:

1. Protein (builds muscle, increases storage capacity)
2. Healthy Fats (slows digestion, reduces spikes)
3. Fiber (slows sugar absorption, feeds good gut bacteria)

For example, you want to eat a mango (high sugar). Instead of eating it alone, have it after a meal with dal (protein), ghee (healthy fat), and vegetables (fiber). The same mango now won’t spike your blood sugar because the trio slows its absorption.

Why this matters: The more muscle you have, the more glucose storage capacity you create. Muscle is like a sponge for sugar. Weight training + protein = more muscle = better diabetes control.

Shivangi’s recommendation: “Do approximately 40-minute sessions, three days a week, of weight training. If you can’t go to a gym, we have amazing trainers who can guide you at home.”

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]

Q.1.       Can Type 1 diabetes be reversed too?

While Type 1 diabetes (autoimmune) is different from Type 2, Shivangi shares that she’s seen “magical results” where HbA1c dropped significantly within a month using these lifestyle changes. Type 1 requires medical supervision, but these steps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce medication needs.

Q.2.       How long until I see results?

Most people see blood sugar improvements within 2-4 weeks. HbA1c changes take 3 months (since it measures 3-month average). Shivangi has participants who reversed pre-diabetes in 3 months and Type 2 diabetes in 6 months. Consistency is key.

Q.3.       Do I have to stop eating my favorite foods forever?

No. The eliminations in Step 3 are temporary while your body heals. Once your HbA1c normalizes and insulin sensitivity improves, you can reintroduce foods in moderation. The goal is healing, not lifelong restriction.

Q.4.       Is weight training really necessary if I hate exercise?

It’s highly recommended but start where you are. If weights feel intimidating, begin with bodyweight exercises (squats, push-ups against a wall). The goal is to build muscle mass, which directly improves glucose storage. Even 20 minutes, 3 days a week, makes a difference.

Q.5.       What if my doctor says I need medications forever?

Many doctors are trained to manage disease, not reverse it. Find a holistic practitioner who understands lifestyle medicine. Shivangi’s mission is “diabetes-free India” because she knows it’s possible. Get a second opinion, and show your doctor your improving blood reports.

Your First 24 Hours: Start Tonight

You don’t need to wait for Monday. Here’s your action plan:

1. Tonight: Finish dinner by 7 PM (earlier = better)
2. After dinner: Walk 10 minutes around your house
3. Tomorrow morning: Schedule your blood test
4. Tomorrow’s meals: Replace milk with almond milk, skip the biscuit, add an extra serving of vegetables

Remember: Your body is unique. Treat it like a laboratory. As Shivangi says, “Everything is feedback. Your body is the biggest lab you have.”

Conclusion: Diabetes Is Reversible—If You Take Control

Type 2 diabetes is not a life sentence. It’s a lifestyle disease with a lifestyle solution. The five steps—test your blood, lose excess fat, eliminate trigger foods, walk after meals, and stabilize blood sugar with protein/fat/fiber—work because they address the root causes, not just symptoms.

You don’t need expensive treatments. You need education, action, and consistency. If lakhs of Indians can reverse their diabetes, you can too.

Which step will you start with? Share your commitment in the comments—I want to cheer you on!

Credits & Resources

This blog post is based on insights from Shivangi Desai‘s YouTube video: “5 Steps to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally and Put It In Remission”. Shivangi is an award-winning health and nutrition coach and founder of Fit Bharat Mission. For personalized consultation and structured 3-month programs, find her contact details in the video description. Her mission is simple: a diabetes-free India through education and empowerment.