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.
