Diabetes is a permanent battle once diagnosed. It is important to keep one’s blood sugar levels in check or it can increase your risk of cardiac problems, stroke, kidney diseases, blindness, etc. Some of the symptoms include frequent urination, fatigue, thirst, constant hunger, facing vision problems or wounds taking time to heal.
Once diagnosed with diabetes, you should also consume foods that naturally control your blood glucose levels along with taking prescribed medication. In this article we share some of the best herbs, spices, vegetables, and fruits that will work wonders on your energy levels.
Bitter Gourd
This vegetable is commonly referred to as an ‘anti-Diabetes’ vegetable. It has charatin and momordicin which help in reducing blood sugar levels in diabetics. The best way is to make juice out of it and consume it in the morning. You can add lemon juice or sprinkle some salt and pepper to season it.
Neem
An age-old herb that has various uses including skin purification, and detoxification. Neem has chemicals called flavonoids, glycosides, and triterpenoids which help suppress glucose surge. Take it twice in the form of powder, by adding it to water or your meals.
Ginger
One of the most effective roots in regulating insulin secretion. You can have ginger in your tea, or milk. It should be mostly raw during consumption. You could also consume dry ginger powder.
Fenugreek
It helps to improve glucose tolerance in the body, and is high in soluble fibre. It helps control blood sugar level by slowing digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.
Cinnamon
A wonderful spice that triggers insulin activity and increases insulin sensitivity which means it increases your body’s ability to use insulin effectively.
