The invention provides a method of treating diabetes by administering to
an individual having diabetes a composition containing a hops extract. In
a particular embodiment, an individual having diabetes can be
administered a composition comprising a first component selected from the
group consisting of alpha acids and beta acids, essential oils, fats and
waxed, with the proviso that the first component and second component are
not the same compound. The invention additional provides a method of
treating diabetes by administering to an individual having diabetes a
composition comprising a first component selected from a curcuminoid and
a second component selected from an alpha acid and a beta acid.