In the United States and throughout the world, rates of diabetic patients continue to rise. In America alone, it is estimated that there are between 26 and 30 million diabetics, about a quarter of them undiagnosed and untreated. This constitutes a major challenge to the healthcare system since this chronic condition can lead to serious long-term health problems. These problems can include kidney failure, blindness, neuropathy and even amputations due to poor wound healing and/or circulation. Conventional medicine has tried to treat diabetes with insulin and/or pills to help control blood sugars, but due to the serious side effects of such medications, the search is on to find natural solutions to help manage diabetes on a day-to-day basis - and to prevent complications from arising. Let's take a look at a few natural solutions that may have significant anti-diabetic potential: Nettles and walnut leaves.