Beta cells play a major role in diabetes.

Their main function deals with how they treat insulin that arrives at the pancreas. A lack of sensitivity for the insulin in these beta cells causes many people to be unable to absorb the insulin and resulting in increased blood glucose levels. When this occurs, many doctors and diabetics look for ways to help these beta cells. Drugs are normally prescribed. However, there are also a number of natural supplements that can help these cells in particular. Some common examples include coffee berries, ginseng, vitamin D, and calcium. Other examples that actually increase the sensitivity of these beta cells, can include barley extracts, carnitine chromium, cinnamon or DHEA, and magnesium.

Another natural area that herbalists and diabetics key in on is looking at herbs and other natural supplements that can help reduce the blood glucose level. 

Popular choices to consider in this area include gingko bilboa, momordica charantia, gymnema sylvestre, and fenugreek.  Although the results of each herb or supplement will vary from person to person, many people have found these to be helpful in regulating their blood sugar levels.